Unit 2: Nursing Leadership and Management
Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers
Leadership - Answer-way of behaving that influences others to respond
-interaction that focuses on the personal
development of members of the group
Essential components of Leadership - Answer-a. Effective communication
b. Conflict manager
c. Knowledge/competence
d. Role model
e. Delegation
f. Identifies goals/objectives
g. Motivation
h. Proactive
i. Flexible
Leadership styles - Answer-Authoritative
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Transactional leaders - Answer-focus on immediate problems using rewards as
motivation
-empower and motivate followers toward a
common vision
Management - Answer-problem-oriented process with a focus on the activities needed
to achieve a goal
-supplying structure, resources, and direction for
the activities of the group
What does management involve? - Answer-personal interaction
What is the focus of management? - Answer-the group's process
Who does the organization grant power and authority to? - Answer-the manager
Functions of Management - Answer-a. Planning
b. Organizing
c. Staffing
d. Directing
e. Controlling
Characteristics of Managers - Answer-a. Hold formal position of authority and power
Final Exam Questions with Verified Answers
Leadership - Answer-way of behaving that influences others to respond
-interaction that focuses on the personal
development of members of the group
Essential components of Leadership - Answer-a. Effective communication
b. Conflict manager
c. Knowledge/competence
d. Role model
e. Delegation
f. Identifies goals/objectives
g. Motivation
h. Proactive
i. Flexible
Leadership styles - Answer-Authoritative
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Transactional leaders - Answer-focus on immediate problems using rewards as
motivation
-empower and motivate followers toward a
common vision
Management - Answer-problem-oriented process with a focus on the activities needed
to achieve a goal
-supplying structure, resources, and direction for
the activities of the group
What does management involve? - Answer-personal interaction
What is the focus of management? - Answer-the group's process
Who does the organization grant power and authority to? - Answer-the manager
Functions of Management - Answer-a. Planning
b. Organizing
c. Staffing
d. Directing
e. Controlling
Characteristics of Managers - Answer-a. Hold formal position of authority and power
