NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXAM
leader - ANSWER o Has the ability to guide people toward a common goal & sets the
tone within the unit.
o Person who demonstrates and exercises influence and power over others.
Characteristics Include:
1. Initiative
2. Inspiration
3. Energy
4. Positive Attitude
5. Communication Skills
6. Respect
7. Problem-solving & critical-thinking skills
manager - ANSWER o The person with accountability for a group of people.
1. Holds formal positions of authority and power.
2. Possesses clinical expertise.
3. Networks with members of the team.
4. Coaches subordinates.
5. Makes decisions about the function of the organization, including resources, budget,
hiring, and firing.
follower - ANSWER o A supporter who is guided & told what to do.
o Commonly associated with a negative connotation (passive, indecisive, devalued, obedient
staff).
o Person who contributes to a group's outcomes by implementing activities and providing
appropriate feedback.
Are at the bedside more, gaining the trust of patients.
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, leadership - ANSWER The ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome.
management - ANSWER The process of planning, organizing, directing, and
coordinating the work within an organization.
followership - ANSWER The process of being guided and directed by a leader in the
work environment
authoritative leadership style - ANSWER o Makes decisions for the group.
o Motivates by coercion.
o Communication occurs down the chain of command.
o Work output by staff is usually high: good for crisis situations & bureaucratic settings.
o Effective for employees with little or no formal education.
democratic leadership style - ANSWER o Includes the group when decisions are made.
o Motivates by supporting staff achievements.
o Communication occurs up and down the chain of command.
o Work output by staff is usually of good quality: good when cooperation & collaboration are
necessary.
laissez-faire leadership style - ANSWER o Makes very few decisions and does little
planning.
o Motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members.
o Communication occurs up and down the chain of command and between group members.
o Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group.
o Effective with professional employees.
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leader - ANSWER o Has the ability to guide people toward a common goal & sets the
tone within the unit.
o Person who demonstrates and exercises influence and power over others.
Characteristics Include:
1. Initiative
2. Inspiration
3. Energy
4. Positive Attitude
5. Communication Skills
6. Respect
7. Problem-solving & critical-thinking skills
manager - ANSWER o The person with accountability for a group of people.
1. Holds formal positions of authority and power.
2. Possesses clinical expertise.
3. Networks with members of the team.
4. Coaches subordinates.
5. Makes decisions about the function of the organization, including resources, budget,
hiring, and firing.
follower - ANSWER o A supporter who is guided & told what to do.
o Commonly associated with a negative connotation (passive, indecisive, devalued, obedient
staff).
o Person who contributes to a group's outcomes by implementing activities and providing
appropriate feedback.
Are at the bedside more, gaining the trust of patients.
1
, leadership - ANSWER The ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome.
management - ANSWER The process of planning, organizing, directing, and
coordinating the work within an organization.
followership - ANSWER The process of being guided and directed by a leader in the
work environment
authoritative leadership style - ANSWER o Makes decisions for the group.
o Motivates by coercion.
o Communication occurs down the chain of command.
o Work output by staff is usually high: good for crisis situations & bureaucratic settings.
o Effective for employees with little or no formal education.
democratic leadership style - ANSWER o Includes the group when decisions are made.
o Motivates by supporting staff achievements.
o Communication occurs up and down the chain of command.
o Work output by staff is usually of good quality: good when cooperation & collaboration are
necessary.
laissez-faire leadership style - ANSWER o Makes very few decisions and does little
planning.
o Motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members.
o Communication occurs up and down the chain of command and between group members.
o Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group.
o Effective with professional employees.
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