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Tonya Jackson1, Miriam Purnell2, David G Fuentes3
1Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, USA.
Leaders can leverage various power types as tools for influence. Understanding these distinct approaches, beyond leadership styles, enhances effectiveness in academic and health professions administration.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Studies
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Leadership styles and personality are frequently discussed in pharmacy literature.
- The application of power types in higher education and health professions administration is under-explored.
- Leaders utilize power types as distinct tools for influence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and differentiate power types from leadership styles.
- To advocate for the integration of power types into leadership discourse in academic settings.
- To highlight the importance of understanding power dynamics for effective leadership.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of power types as distinct from leadership styles.
- Review of existing literature on leadership in academic and health professions administration.
- Identification of practical applications of power types for leaders.
Main Results:
- Power types offer specific approaches to influence, adaptable to various situations.
- No single power type is universally superior; effectiveness depends on context.
- Understanding power types aids leaders in managing stress and asserting influence.
Conclusions:
- Leaders at all levels can benefit from a nuanced understanding of power types.
- Integrating power types into leadership discussions can improve administrative effectiveness.
- Awareness of power dynamics empowers leaders to better utilize their influence and control.
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