ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
PROCTORED PRACTICE SCRIPT UPDATED
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Leadership Answer: The ability to inspire others to achieve a desired
outcome
⫸ Effective managers Answer: Usually possess good leadership skills,
effective leaders are not always put in management positions
⫸ Managers Answer: Have formal positions of authority. Leaders may
have only informal power afforded them by their peers
⫸ Authoritative Answer: Makes decisions for the group
Motivates by coercion
Communication occurs down the chain of command
Work output by staff is usually high(good for crisis and bureaucratic
settings)
Effective for employees with little or no formal education
⫸ Democratic Answer: Includes the group when decisions are made
Motivates by supporting staff achievements
, Communication occurs up and down the chain of command
Work output by staff is usually of good quality: good when cooperation
and collaboration are necessary
⫸ Laissez-faire Answer: Makes very few decisions, and does little
planning
Motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command and between
group members
Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
Effective with professional employees
⫸ Characteristics of leaders Answer: initiative
inspiration
energy
positive attitude
communication skills
respect
problem solving & critical thinking skills
⫸ Transformational Leadership Answer: Empower followers to assume
responsibility for a communal vision, and personal development is a
secondary outcome
PROCTORED PRACTICE SCRIPT UPDATED
2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Leadership Answer: The ability to inspire others to achieve a desired
outcome
⫸ Effective managers Answer: Usually possess good leadership skills,
effective leaders are not always put in management positions
⫸ Managers Answer: Have formal positions of authority. Leaders may
have only informal power afforded them by their peers
⫸ Authoritative Answer: Makes decisions for the group
Motivates by coercion
Communication occurs down the chain of command
Work output by staff is usually high(good for crisis and bureaucratic
settings)
Effective for employees with little or no formal education
⫸ Democratic Answer: Includes the group when decisions are made
Motivates by supporting staff achievements
, Communication occurs up and down the chain of command
Work output by staff is usually of good quality: good when cooperation
and collaboration are necessary
⫸ Laissez-faire Answer: Makes very few decisions, and does little
planning
Motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members
Communication occurs up and down the chain of command and between
group members
Work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
Effective with professional employees
⫸ Characteristics of leaders Answer: initiative
inspiration
energy
positive attitude
communication skills
respect
problem solving & critical thinking skills
⫸ Transformational Leadership Answer: Empower followers to assume
responsibility for a communal vision, and personal development is a
secondary outcome
