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This comprehensive set of university notes provides an in-depth analysis of leadership and management, authored by Dr. S H Nzala. Designed for tertiary-level students pursuing degrees, diplomas, or certificates in public health, health administration, business, or related professional programmes, the material clearly distinguishes between the core concepts of management and leadership. It details the five fundamental functions of management—planning, organising, staffing, leading, and controlling—and outlines the interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles of managers. The notes further explore leadership as the capacity to influence and inspire others towards achieving organisational goals, contrasting its proactive, visionary nature with the more structured, stabilising functions of management. This resource is essential for students and lecturers seeking to understand the balance required for effective health system management and leadership, directly supporting exam preparation and the development of critical professional competencies in Zambian tertiary institutions. Download these authoritative notes to enhance your strategic thinking and operational skills for organisational success.
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Dr. S H Nzala LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Objectives By the end of the lecture, you should be able to Define management Discuss functions of management Describe the roles of managers Describe Leadership and how it differs from Management WHO’s Health Systems Strategy Framewo Image credit: http://www.who.int/healthinfo/systems/WHO_MBHSS_2010_full_web.pdf WHO, 2007 MANAGEMENT GETTING THINGS DONE THROUGH PEOPLE. IT INVOLVES a)deciding what needs to be done b)leading others in doing it c)making sure it has been done d)improving it further IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE WORTHWHILE RESULTS. What Is Management? Managerial Concerns Efficiency “Doing things right” Getting the most output for the least inputs Effectiveness “Doing the right things” Attaining organizational goals Why Study Management? The Value of Studying Management The universality of management Good management is needed in all organizations. The reality of work Employees either manage or are managed. Why Study Management? The Value of Studying Management Rewards and challenges of being a manager Management offers challenging, exciting and creative opportunities for meaningful and fulfilling work. Successful managers receive significant monetary rewards for their efforts. Universal Need for Management MANAGEMENT THE MANAGERIAL ASPECT REFERRED TO EARLIER CAN BE DIVIDED INTO FIVE BASIC FUNCTIONS WHICH IS NOTHING ELSE BUT A PROCESS OF WORK, THAT SHOULD BE APPLIED NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN YOUR LIFE ETC. MANAGEMENT The five basic functions of management are: PLANNING –one of the most important part if not the most important part of management. You need to know where you are going if you want to get there, so it is very important that you plan your path very well. Planning is necessary if you want to go on with other four functions. Make sure you know exactly what you want to do and how you are going to do it!
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