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 Literature review

This section addresses the empirical studies previously conducted by other researchers on how behavioral theory practices affect and shape leadership in various organizations. This part will interrogate the various studies done on the subject matter by first looking at the content of the study and its application to human service firms. Secondly, the methodology applied in the studies such as data analysis, sample and population. Thirdly, the results and findings of the different studies discussion follow. Lastly, the importance of the various studies and their application in the management of the organization will be discussed.  

Empirical studies

de Graaf (2018) conducted a study on the relationship between ethics and behaviors when it comes to various professions in industries. The study aimed at exploring the professional practices acceptable within the different firms in the industry. According to the behavioral theory, traits are learnt rather than inborn. From the study, the different scholars must learn how to deal with questions arising from practical applications of the profession. The study advocates for an evidence-based form of management. The methodology of the study entailed looking at the various acknowledgments and oaths signed by various people accepting to behave ethically. The results indicated a direct relationship between ethics and behaviors of persons. This study findings are crucial for the application of behavioral theory in Veterans’ Mental Health and Social Services Program since people must adhere to the set professional ethics which must be signed by each member requiring him/her to discharge duties in a professional manner thus, achieving the set program missions.

The article by Powell & Beidas (2016) researched how advancement in research affects peoples behaviors in health systems. The concern of the article was to address the disparity in the provision of services in the different mental health systems due to behavioral changes. The study thus addressed how the implementation of advancement programs in the system can assist in reducing the disparity. The method applied entailed gathering manuscripts from relevant programs which are functional and appropriate. The results show a continuous process of implementing studies recommendations with a bid of influencing people behaviors through knowledge. The results are educative in nature as they are used in educating people within the Veterans’ Mental Health and Social Services Program to embrace change that is appropriate by participating in implementing it wholeheartedly.

Glisson & Williams (2015) conducted a study on how organization contexts can be changed socially using the behavioral aspects of human beings to bring effectiveness in mental service provisions. The study acknowledges the importance of culture and behaviors of individuals when it comes to quality of services offered, implementation of different innovations especially ones dealing with mental case problems. The articles define the parameters used in measuring behaviors, cultures of organizations in connection to quality services, innovations and outcomes. Additionally, the article has provided various agendas on how the firms can apply organization strategies to improve their leadership tactics, innovations and inventions. The methodology used in the study entailed collecting secondary data and making a psychometric analysis on the issue, then making an inferential analysis for presentation in form of graphs. The results indicated most of the studies are inadequate in terms of data analysis of peoples behavior affecting their execution of duties for patients with mental illness. This study is important in the current studies because it assists in the analyzing how set mission and people in leadership can be used as agents of bringing change within Veterans’ Mental Health and Social Services Program.

The study conducted by Holten & Brenner (2015) aims at identifying the positive processes contributing to followers accepting and adopting change within the organization. The article studies the people behaviors in firms and how they respond differently to change. First, the article highlights the relationship between the various leaders in the business and traits of the staff members. By engaging with the management of the firms, it is possible to establish leadership tactics or styles applied that improves or diminishes the morale of people especially in the service provision. The methodology applied is the longitudinal survey where there was a selection of 351 followers in the various Danish organization as the participants for the study. The results indicated a direct positive relationship between transformational and transactional with managers and staff engagement in the firm. In a nutshell, the two styles greatly affect the execution of duties by the workers. The study is important in the current context of the organization because looking at Veterans’ Mental Health and Social Services Program, requires a strong will from the followers who must be led by able team leaders to execute missions and goals of the program. Holten & Brenner study forms the benchmark of laying righteous leadership strategies in the program. 

The study by Read & Laschinger (2015) examined authentic leadership effects on job satisfaction of nurses. According to the study, relational capital is an important aspect in work relationships as it fosters good relationships and well-being of the nurses to promote retention. From the study, work empowerment of the new nurses is key to exhibiting better performance on their assigned duties. In addition, authentic leadership will shape their behaviors in a robust manner as they will feel motivated to produce exemplary work.