Leadership Roles in Healthcare: A Literature Review

This literature review explores the concept of leadership within the medical field, including transactional, charismatic, democratic, and authentic leadership styles. The report highlights the need for new competencies to move the healthcare sector into the twenty-first century, including a shift in mindset from personalized to community-based care. Theoretical gaps in the literature are identified, and the problem statement addresses these gaps while incorporating social change implications. The report concludes with a discussion of the critical role of leadership in the healthcare industry and the need for cross-disciplinary teams to innovate and enhance work quality and efficiency.