Abstract

Many healthcare organizations are currently faced with various challenges, including regulation, financial issues, workforce, and increasing demands for accountability and performance (Porter & Lee, 2013; Berwick, Nolan, & Whittington, 2008). As these issues continue to increase, the role of executive leadership becomes more important (Bass & Riggio, 2006). Healthcare administrators are tasked with not only managing their organizations but also with guiding them to success (Ginter, Duncan, & Swayne, 2018). This project aims to examine the impact of   leadership theories that are applied in healthcare organizations (Northouse, 2022). It also aims to examine how leadership impacts organizational culture, efficiency, and effectiveness (Schein & Schein, 2017). It also aims to examine leadership strategies that healthcare organizations use to support their goals, including how they use data, accountability, and strategic planning (Kaplan & Norton, 1996). It also aims to identify leadership strategies that healthcare organizations use to stay flexible in a constantly changing environment (Kotter, 2012). Another important aspect that this project aims to examine is how executive leadership impacts employees, finances, and sustainability (Shanafelt & Noseworthy, 2017). By focusing on leadership in healthcare organizations, this study aims to highlight the role that healthcare administrators play in managing complex issues, thus impacting organizational performance (Braithwaite et al., 2014). Therefore, the main reason for undertaking this project is to understand leadership strategies that healthcare organizations use to stay effective and successful.

Year Manuscript Completed

Spring 2026

Senior Project Advisor

George Michael Barton

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degree

Field of Study

Health Care Administration

Document Type

Thesis - Murray State Access only

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