NUR 430 (Leadership)- EXAM 2
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Solutions 2025-2026 Edition.
Delegation: - Answer getting work done through others
-directing others to accomplish goals
-learned skill
-giving someone else the authority to complete a task or action on your behalf
-transferring or handing off to a competent individual, the authority to perform a task/activity in
a specific setting/situation
When should delegation be used? - Answer for assigning routine tasks and tasks for which the
manager does not have time
-also appropriate as a tool for problem solving, changes in the manager's own job emphasis,
and building capability in subordinates
Aspects of delegation: - Answer -stretching opportunities for subordinates
-cannot delegate total responsibility
-do NOT delegate responsibility without authority
-reward subordinates for jobs well done
-delegate the 5 rights
Leadership role in delegation: - Answer -role model, supporter, resource person
,-establish a culture of trust, teamwork, & communication
-stretch & empower via delagation
-convey confidence & encouragement
-teach delegation as time management tool & team building strategy
-be active politically to legislate for UAP
Management functions in delegation: - Answer -provide training, education, and rewards
-manage and monitor delegation activities
-share accountability for delegation
-knowledgeable legal liabilities
-know the scopes of practice for UAP/NAP
-evaluate the capabilities and motivation of subordinates
-delegate authority with tasks
-monitor subordinates involved in delegation
Strategies for successful delegation: - Answer •Plan ahead.
•Identify necessary skill and education levels to complete the delegated task.
•Select capable personnel.
,•Set deadlines and monitor progress.
•Monitor the role and provide guidance.
•Evaluate performance.
•Reward accomplishment.
•Delegate the authority and the responsibility necessary to complete a task.
•Nothing is more frustrating to a creative and productive employee than not having the
resources or authority to carry out a well-developed plan.
Why do managers sometimes need to delegate routine tasks? - Answer so they are free to
handle more complex problems or require a higher level of expertise
For nurses and managers, delegation is not an option but a... - Answer necessity
Common delegation errors: - Answer -underdelegating
-overdelegating
-improprer delegating
Causes of underdelegating: - Answer •Fear that delegation may be interpreted as a lack of
ability to do the job completely or correctly
•A desire to complete the whole job oneself
•Fear that subordinates will resent delegated work
•Lack of experience in the job or with delegation, or the need to control or be perfect
, Consequences of underdelegating: - Answer While you remain responsible for delivering the
results of the tasks you delegate, excessive supervision can demoralize the employee.
Nurses must believe they can delegate without fearing... - Answer they will be perceived as
lazy or incompetent
Causes of overdelegating: - Answer •Poor management of time; spending too much time
trying to get organized
•Insecurity in the ability to perform a task
Managers may delegate work if someone else is... - Answer better prepared or has greater
expertise or knowledge about how to solve a problem
Causes of improperly delegating: - Answer •Wrong time, to the wrong person, or for the
wrong reason
•Beyond the capability of the person, or something the manager should do
•Decision making without providing adequate information
Actions to ensure safe delegation: - Answer -clearly defined structure
-job descriptions
-educational programs
-programs to foster leadership & delegation
-personnel supervision, & delegation principles instruction
5 rights of delegation: - Answer Right TASK:
Questions with Guaranteed Pass
Solutions 2025-2026 Edition.
Delegation: - Answer getting work done through others
-directing others to accomplish goals
-learned skill
-giving someone else the authority to complete a task or action on your behalf
-transferring or handing off to a competent individual, the authority to perform a task/activity in
a specific setting/situation
When should delegation be used? - Answer for assigning routine tasks and tasks for which the
manager does not have time
-also appropriate as a tool for problem solving, changes in the manager's own job emphasis,
and building capability in subordinates
Aspects of delegation: - Answer -stretching opportunities for subordinates
-cannot delegate total responsibility
-do NOT delegate responsibility without authority
-reward subordinates for jobs well done
-delegate the 5 rights
Leadership role in delegation: - Answer -role model, supporter, resource person
,-establish a culture of trust, teamwork, & communication
-stretch & empower via delagation
-convey confidence & encouragement
-teach delegation as time management tool & team building strategy
-be active politically to legislate for UAP
Management functions in delegation: - Answer -provide training, education, and rewards
-manage and monitor delegation activities
-share accountability for delegation
-knowledgeable legal liabilities
-know the scopes of practice for UAP/NAP
-evaluate the capabilities and motivation of subordinates
-delegate authority with tasks
-monitor subordinates involved in delegation
Strategies for successful delegation: - Answer •Plan ahead.
•Identify necessary skill and education levels to complete the delegated task.
•Select capable personnel.
,•Set deadlines and monitor progress.
•Monitor the role and provide guidance.
•Evaluate performance.
•Reward accomplishment.
•Delegate the authority and the responsibility necessary to complete a task.
•Nothing is more frustrating to a creative and productive employee than not having the
resources or authority to carry out a well-developed plan.
Why do managers sometimes need to delegate routine tasks? - Answer so they are free to
handle more complex problems or require a higher level of expertise
For nurses and managers, delegation is not an option but a... - Answer necessity
Common delegation errors: - Answer -underdelegating
-overdelegating
-improprer delegating
Causes of underdelegating: - Answer •Fear that delegation may be interpreted as a lack of
ability to do the job completely or correctly
•A desire to complete the whole job oneself
•Fear that subordinates will resent delegated work
•Lack of experience in the job or with delegation, or the need to control or be perfect
, Consequences of underdelegating: - Answer While you remain responsible for delivering the
results of the tasks you delegate, excessive supervision can demoralize the employee.
Nurses must believe they can delegate without fearing... - Answer they will be perceived as
lazy or incompetent
Causes of overdelegating: - Answer •Poor management of time; spending too much time
trying to get organized
•Insecurity in the ability to perform a task
Managers may delegate work if someone else is... - Answer better prepared or has greater
expertise or knowledge about how to solve a problem
Causes of improperly delegating: - Answer •Wrong time, to the wrong person, or for the
wrong reason
•Beyond the capability of the person, or something the manager should do
•Decision making without providing adequate information
Actions to ensure safe delegation: - Answer -clearly defined structure
-job descriptions
-educational programs
-programs to foster leadership & delegation
-personnel supervision, & delegation principles instruction
5 rights of delegation: - Answer Right TASK:
