The Impact of Leadership Styles on Innovation in the Health Services

Abstract

In Pakistan, the health sector has remained the victim of negligence on the part of all those who are responsible for the matters pertaining with this sector. The status of the health sector is one of the significant indicators of the social development as it places a very important role in building a health society leading a sound mind and ultimately a stable economy. Presently, the apathetic situation prevailing in the health related departments is telling upon the health of the entire nation in all respects. In this regard, the responsibility falls upon the shoulders of all the concerned especially people at the helm namely the leadership. Although, the problems are age-long rather entrenched yet a dedicated and committed leadership can resolve the situation through comprehensive and well-concerted efforts. There is a dire need to plan and implement certain well-consented measures to the grade of innovations to bring out the whole system from the clutches of status quo marked by lethargy, insensitivity and apathy. The aim and focus of all these innovative measures rests upon the smooth and timely provision of all the health services to those who seek them.