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Appropriateness of Term Limits for Administrative Appointments in Pharmacy Programs
Daniel R Malcom1,2, Karen Farris3, David J Feola4
1Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Louisville, Kentucky.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|April 16, 2020
Summary
Term limits for administrative roles offer strategic diversity and quality improvement but may hinder leadership stability and development. This debate impacts various organizations, including pharmacy programs.
Area of Science:
- Organizational behavior
- Leadership studies
- Pharmacy administration
Background:
- Administrative appointments are crucial for organizational functioning.
- The debate on term limits extends beyond pharmacy to all organizational types.
- Key issues include succession planning, institutional memory, and strategic decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the arguments for and against term limits in administrative appointments.
- To explore the impact of term limits on organizational dynamics.
- To provide a balanced perspective on this ongoing discussion.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and organizational theories.
- Analysis of arguments presented by proponents and opponents of term limits.
- Case study considerations within pharmacy programs and broader organizational contexts.
Main Results:
- Arguments for term limits emphasize enhanced leader diversity and continuous quality improvement.
- Arguments against term limits highlight the importance of leadership stability and leader development time.
- The decision involves balancing strategic change with institutional continuity.
Conclusions:
- Term limits present a trade-off between fostering change and maintaining stability.
- The optimal approach to administrative appointments may vary by organizational context.
- Further research can explore best practices for implementing or foregoing term limits.
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