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Solutions.
Leadership correct answers Using individual traits and personal power to interact constructively
to resolve problems.
What are the three elements of leadership? correct answers 1. Leader
2. Follower
3. Situation
Trait leadership correct answers Being born with leadership traits.
Style leadership correct answers Considers how others behave; focuses on task and relationship
behaviours.
Situational contingency theory correct answers Leadership effectiveness depends on situational
factors.
Path goal theory correct answers The leader's behaviour should be contingent on task and
follower characteristics.
Transformational leadership correct answers Used in conjunction with other styles; builds
relationships and trust to create an empowering work environment.
Authentic leadership correct answers Used in conjunction with other styles; leaders are aware of
their own values and moral convictions and are constantly realigning their actions to match their
values.
Emotional intelligence correct answers Knowing one's own and other's feelings and emotions.
,Autocratic leadership correct answers Leadership that does not consider the input of others.
When is it an appropriate time to use autocratic leadership? correct answers In emergency
situations.
Transactional leadership correct answers Leadership that is contingent on reward.
Laissez faire leadership correct answers Hands off approach which allows others to lead.
When is it appropriate to use laissez faire leadership? correct answers When supervising those
who have similar or higher level skills.
What are the two relationship focused leadership styles? correct answers 1. Transformational
leadership
2. Authentic leadership
What is the role of the emerging leader? correct answers To assume responsibility for their own
learning and development.
What is the role of the organization when developing future leaders? correct answers Identify,
recruit, and retain future leaders.
Leading and advocating requires what kind of leadership? correct answers Strengths-based
leadership.
Management correct answers Ensuring that people have the necessary resources to get the job
done.
,What are the roles of a manager? correct answers 1. Focus on the person to develop strengths and
abilities that lead to excellence in performance.
2. Help the person develop realistic goals.
3. Foster an environment that promotes goal attainment.
4. Emphasize objectivity, collaboration, honesty, directness, and listening to others.
5. Human resource management, financial accountability, critical thinking, clinical practice
knowledge, performance management, strategic planning, and technology use.
What are the key differences between a manager and a leader? correct answers A leader:
- Frequently not part of the formal organization.
- Receives information; practices accordingly.
- Often no delegated authority: obtain power through other means.
- Wider variety of roles than managers.
Focus on group process, information gathering, feedback, and empowering others.
A manager:
- Assigned a position within an organization.
- Legitimate source of power and delegated authority.
- Carry out specific functions.
- Emphasize control, decision making, decision analysis, and results.
What are the competencies of a good leader? correct answers - Envision the future
- Communicate their visions
- Motivate followers
, - Lead the way
- Influence others to accomplish goals
- Inspire confidence
- Take risks
- Empower followers
- Master change
Followership correct answers Involves engaging with others who are leading or managing, by
contributing to the work that needs to be done.
Problem solving correct answers A comprehensive, sequential, cognitive process used to solve a
problem by reducing the difference between current and desired conditions.
What are the two elements required for problems solving? correct answers Problem analysis and
decision making.
Decision making correct answers A process in which a preferred option or a course of action is
chosen from among a set of alternatives on the basis of given criteria or strategies.
Strategic decisions correct answers Decisions that are focused on the organization as a whole.
Tactical decisions correct answers Decisions that are intended to determine how things will be
accomplished.
Operational decisions correct answers Decisions employees make each day to make the
organization function.
What are the six steps in the scientific method? correct answers 1. Identify and clarify a problem.
2. Determine the problem's significance and relevance.
Solutions.
Leadership correct answers Using individual traits and personal power to interact constructively
to resolve problems.
What are the three elements of leadership? correct answers 1. Leader
2. Follower
3. Situation
Trait leadership correct answers Being born with leadership traits.
Style leadership correct answers Considers how others behave; focuses on task and relationship
behaviours.
Situational contingency theory correct answers Leadership effectiveness depends on situational
factors.
Path goal theory correct answers The leader's behaviour should be contingent on task and
follower characteristics.
Transformational leadership correct answers Used in conjunction with other styles; builds
relationships and trust to create an empowering work environment.
Authentic leadership correct answers Used in conjunction with other styles; leaders are aware of
their own values and moral convictions and are constantly realigning their actions to match their
values.
Emotional intelligence correct answers Knowing one's own and other's feelings and emotions.
,Autocratic leadership correct answers Leadership that does not consider the input of others.
When is it an appropriate time to use autocratic leadership? correct answers In emergency
situations.
Transactional leadership correct answers Leadership that is contingent on reward.
Laissez faire leadership correct answers Hands off approach which allows others to lead.
When is it appropriate to use laissez faire leadership? correct answers When supervising those
who have similar or higher level skills.
What are the two relationship focused leadership styles? correct answers 1. Transformational
leadership
2. Authentic leadership
What is the role of the emerging leader? correct answers To assume responsibility for their own
learning and development.
What is the role of the organization when developing future leaders? correct answers Identify,
recruit, and retain future leaders.
Leading and advocating requires what kind of leadership? correct answers Strengths-based
leadership.
Management correct answers Ensuring that people have the necessary resources to get the job
done.
,What are the roles of a manager? correct answers 1. Focus on the person to develop strengths and
abilities that lead to excellence in performance.
2. Help the person develop realistic goals.
3. Foster an environment that promotes goal attainment.
4. Emphasize objectivity, collaboration, honesty, directness, and listening to others.
5. Human resource management, financial accountability, critical thinking, clinical practice
knowledge, performance management, strategic planning, and technology use.
What are the key differences between a manager and a leader? correct answers A leader:
- Frequently not part of the formal organization.
- Receives information; practices accordingly.
- Often no delegated authority: obtain power through other means.
- Wider variety of roles than managers.
Focus on group process, information gathering, feedback, and empowering others.
A manager:
- Assigned a position within an organization.
- Legitimate source of power and delegated authority.
- Carry out specific functions.
- Emphasize control, decision making, decision analysis, and results.
What are the competencies of a good leader? correct answers - Envision the future
- Communicate their visions
- Motivate followers
, - Lead the way
- Influence others to accomplish goals
- Inspire confidence
- Take risks
- Empower followers
- Master change
Followership correct answers Involves engaging with others who are leading or managing, by
contributing to the work that needs to be done.
Problem solving correct answers A comprehensive, sequential, cognitive process used to solve a
problem by reducing the difference between current and desired conditions.
What are the two elements required for problems solving? correct answers Problem analysis and
decision making.
Decision making correct answers A process in which a preferred option or a course of action is
chosen from among a set of alternatives on the basis of given criteria or strategies.
Strategic decisions correct answers Decisions that are focused on the organization as a whole.
Tactical decisions correct answers Decisions that are intended to determine how things will be
accomplished.
Operational decisions correct answers Decisions employees make each day to make the
organization function.
What are the six steps in the scientific method? correct answers 1. Identify and clarify a problem.
2. Determine the problem's significance and relevance.
