Week Three Discussion Response to Goetzinger
It is imperative that a leader maintain a professional relationship with staff. However, occasionally assisting at the bedside has its merits. For example, a manager who assists staff in a crisis may be perceived as caring about the plight of the staff. In addition, when a leader steps up and performs clinical care, it illustrates to staff that the leader is capable of undertaking the work they are directing the staff to accomplish (Sorbello, 2010). However, social fraternization with any subordinate staff is best avoided. If the manager attends the wedding, baby shower, or birthday party of a single staff member, it is essential they participate in like activities of all staff in order to avoid
It is imperative that a leader maintain a professional relationship with staff. However, occasionally assisting at the bedside has its merits. For example, a manager who assists staff in a crisis may be perceived as caring about the plight of the staff. In addition, when a leader steps up and performs clinical care, it illustrates to staff that the leader is capable of undertaking the work they are directing the staff to accomplish (Sorbello, 2010). However, social fraternization with any subordinate staff is best avoided. If the manager attends the wedding, baby shower, or birthday party of a single staff member, it is essential they participate in like activities of all staff in order to avoid