Nurse Executive
Certification
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Trait Theory
a leadership theory that holds that effective
leaders possess a similar set of traits or
characteristics; Self confidence, acceptance of the
consequences of one's actions, persistence,
creative problem-solving, initiative, reilience,
tolerance, ability to influence others, ability to
structure social interactions, intelligence, integrity,
nonconformity, cooperativeness, tact.
Behavioral Theory
Focuses on what leaders do or how they behave;
categorizes leaders into their style of practice.
,Autocratic
Democratic
Permissive or laissez-faire
Beaurocratic
Autocratic Leaders
Leaders who purport to change the behavior of
subordinates through external control with the use
of coercion, authority, punishment, and power.
Democratic Leadedrs
Leaders who appeal to the drive of their
subordinates and influence change through
participation, involvement of subordinates in goal
setting, and collaboration.
Permissive or Laissez-faire Leaders
Leaders who use a "hands-off" approach and
assume that people are able to make their own
decisions and complete their work unaided by
direction or facilitation.
Bureaucratic Leaders
Leaders who rely on organizational policies and
rules to influence the behavior of their
subordinates.
Autocratic and Bureaucratic leaders.....
Assume that external motivators cause
subordinates to change their behavior.
,Democratic and Laissez-faire leaders......
Believe that behavior change is internally inspired
or has an internal locus of control.
Likert
Developed the four quadrant model known as
"System 4 Management" to illustrate the
relationship between management style and
outcomes; greater employee involvement yields
greater committment to the organization and it's
outcomes.
Impoverished Leaders
show low concern for both production and people;
do the minimum required to remain employed
Contingency Theory
Also known as situational leadership; Refers to the
ability to adapt one's leadership style to the
situation at hand.
Manager Follower Relationships
To what degree the manager enjoys the loyalty and
support of her followers.
Task Structure
The degree to which the task is clearly described or
are there operating procedures in place to
guarantee a successful outcome.
, Position Power
To what degree is the manager able to administer
rewards and punishment.
Job Maturity
The level of the employee's skills and technical
knowledge relative to the task being performed.
Psychological Maturity
An employee's self-confidence and self-respect.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S1-High
Task/Low Relationship
Telling; The leader tells the worker what to do and
provides close supervision.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S2-High
Task/High Relationship
Selling; The leaders makes decisions and coaches
followers; the leader provides opporutnity for
clarification
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S3- Low
Task/High Relationship
Participating; Both leader and follower participate
in projects and decisions.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S4- Low
Task/Low Relationship
Certification
exam questions
fully solved &
updated
Trait Theory
a leadership theory that holds that effective
leaders possess a similar set of traits or
characteristics; Self confidence, acceptance of the
consequences of one's actions, persistence,
creative problem-solving, initiative, reilience,
tolerance, ability to influence others, ability to
structure social interactions, intelligence, integrity,
nonconformity, cooperativeness, tact.
Behavioral Theory
Focuses on what leaders do or how they behave;
categorizes leaders into their style of practice.
,Autocratic
Democratic
Permissive or laissez-faire
Beaurocratic
Autocratic Leaders
Leaders who purport to change the behavior of
subordinates through external control with the use
of coercion, authority, punishment, and power.
Democratic Leadedrs
Leaders who appeal to the drive of their
subordinates and influence change through
participation, involvement of subordinates in goal
setting, and collaboration.
Permissive or Laissez-faire Leaders
Leaders who use a "hands-off" approach and
assume that people are able to make their own
decisions and complete their work unaided by
direction or facilitation.
Bureaucratic Leaders
Leaders who rely on organizational policies and
rules to influence the behavior of their
subordinates.
Autocratic and Bureaucratic leaders.....
Assume that external motivators cause
subordinates to change their behavior.
,Democratic and Laissez-faire leaders......
Believe that behavior change is internally inspired
or has an internal locus of control.
Likert
Developed the four quadrant model known as
"System 4 Management" to illustrate the
relationship between management style and
outcomes; greater employee involvement yields
greater committment to the organization and it's
outcomes.
Impoverished Leaders
show low concern for both production and people;
do the minimum required to remain employed
Contingency Theory
Also known as situational leadership; Refers to the
ability to adapt one's leadership style to the
situation at hand.
Manager Follower Relationships
To what degree the manager enjoys the loyalty and
support of her followers.
Task Structure
The degree to which the task is clearly described or
are there operating procedures in place to
guarantee a successful outcome.
, Position Power
To what degree is the manager able to administer
rewards and punishment.
Job Maturity
The level of the employee's skills and technical
knowledge relative to the task being performed.
Psychological Maturity
An employee's self-confidence and self-respect.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S1-High
Task/Low Relationship
Telling; The leader tells the worker what to do and
provides close supervision.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S2-High
Task/High Relationship
Selling; The leaders makes decisions and coaches
followers; the leader provides opporutnity for
clarification
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S3- Low
Task/High Relationship
Participating; Both leader and follower participate
in projects and decisions.
Hersey and Blanchard Leadership Style S4- Low
Task/Low Relationship
