Nursing Leadership & Management
Exam #1 Questions and Answers
____ is the ability to influence the behavior of others. - Answer-leadership
Three competencies of leadership - Answer--diagnose
-adapt
-communicate
four common traits of born leaders are the management of: - Answer--attention
-meaning
-trust
-self
_____ leadership, also known as directive, controlling, and authoritarian, gives orders
and makes decisions for the group. It may squelch creativity and may decrease team
member motivation. - Answer-autocratic
______ leadership, also known as participative, shares leadership. Plans and decisions
are made with the team. Is more flexible and increases motivation and creativity -
Answer-democratic
____ leadership, also known as permissive and nondirective, means "let someone do"
and includes very little planning/decision making. This fails to encourage others to
plan/make decision making. - Answer-Laissez-faire
The most effective leader balances ______. It is common for one to be overemphasized
which leaves the other unrecognized. - Answer-tasks and relationship
_____ leadership recognizes complexity of work situations and encourages the leader
to consider many factors when deciding what action to take. Adaptability is key. -
Answer-situational
____ leadership focuses on meaning, inspiration, and vision. The goals of the leader
and staff become "fused" - Answer-transformational
____ leadership involves deciding how one ought to remain honest, fair, and socially
responsible under any circumstances. - Answer-moral
qualities of a leader - Answer-integrity
courage
positive attitude
initiative
energy
Exam #1 Questions and Answers
____ is the ability to influence the behavior of others. - Answer-leadership
Three competencies of leadership - Answer--diagnose
-adapt
-communicate
four common traits of born leaders are the management of: - Answer--attention
-meaning
-trust
-self
_____ leadership, also known as directive, controlling, and authoritarian, gives orders
and makes decisions for the group. It may squelch creativity and may decrease team
member motivation. - Answer-autocratic
______ leadership, also known as participative, shares leadership. Plans and decisions
are made with the team. Is more flexible and increases motivation and creativity -
Answer-democratic
____ leadership, also known as permissive and nondirective, means "let someone do"
and includes very little planning/decision making. This fails to encourage others to
plan/make decision making. - Answer-Laissez-faire
The most effective leader balances ______. It is common for one to be overemphasized
which leaves the other unrecognized. - Answer-tasks and relationship
_____ leadership recognizes complexity of work situations and encourages the leader
to consider many factors when deciding what action to take. Adaptability is key. -
Answer-situational
____ leadership focuses on meaning, inspiration, and vision. The goals of the leader
and staff become "fused" - Answer-transformational
____ leadership involves deciding how one ought to remain honest, fair, and socially
responsible under any circumstances. - Answer-moral
qualities of a leader - Answer-integrity
courage
positive attitude
initiative
energy
