I wanted to further study HSOs in relation to the leadership aspect. The organization I choose to do my research on is a nursing home, where I currently work. As I was doing the Leadership Matrix assignment, I begin to realize that the leadership in this particular structure is more task oriented, which seems to be a direct contradiction to the work we do on a daily basis. Most of our patients are elderly and have some type of mental or physical illness. The facility staff consists of nurses, certified nursing assistants, housekeepers, dietary assistants, maintenance workers, social workers, admissions coordinators and their managers. All parties work together to fulfill one mission, to achieve the objectives, and that is to help our short-term patients get out and back home as quickly as possible, with the best therapy we can provide; and maintain a high quality of life for those who come to live with us. Leadership Roles within an Organization Internal Task-Oriented vs. External Task-Oriented Hasenfeld (2010) states that “task-oriented” leadership focuses on planning, directing, implementing, budgeting, and decision making. Internally, ensuring that each department operates effectively and that the organization's established mission is met. Externally, they use their resources to evaluate the success of other organizations; then plan and set goals that will elevate them above the competition. The task-oriented leader is less interested in how the decisions made influence those of the employee; instead, they focus on making decisions based on what moves the company in a positive direction. Hasenfeld (2010) suggests that these types of organizations operate with great uncertainty… halfway through the paper… it is important to consider the effects of our leadership on staff, residents and families . After all, they are the components that keep the organization running.ReferencesHasenfeld. (2010). Human services as complex organizations. Sage.Kokemuller, N. (2013). The strengths and weaknesses of task-oriented leadership styles. Retrieved from http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/strengths-weaknesses-taskorient-leadership-style-2519.htmlLevering, R., & Erb, M. (2013). Emerging trends in people management. Retrieved from http://www.greatplacetowork.com/publications-and-events/publications/772-emerging-trends-in-people-managementPirraglia, W. (2013). Advantages and disadvantages of people-oriented leadership styles. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-disadvantages-peopleoriented-leadership-styles-10299.html