Evaluate leadership roles and management responsibilities in a health care setting

In this discussion, you will evaluate leadership roles and management responsibilities in a health care setting. In your initial post, address the following:

Describe the differences between a manager and a leader, including the functional activities of each role in the health care environment.
Discuss the key leadership traits fundamental for health care organizational effectiveness.
Explain what it takes to be an effective and, ultimately, a successful leader or manager.
Finally, in light of health care reforms, an ever-changing economy, and an increased need for services, describe two pressing barriers and challenges associated with health care leadership.

Your initial post must be at least 250 words and must use at least one credible source to support your discussion content. The supporting resource can be one of the required or recommended resources provided in this course. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
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table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. All referenced materials must include citations and references in APA format. Please see directions for including APA Style elements on these Writing Center pages: APA: Citing Within Your Paper
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and Formatting Your References List
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