NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 1 Certification Exam
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Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
________ leader- focus on daily operations of an org. and develop an
exchange relationship with their followers- rewards followers when
they perform and corrects them when necessary- get things done and
satisfy their own and their followers interests -ANSWERS-transactional
leaders
_____ leader= use approaches that change or transform individuals-
inspire and intellectually stimulate followers and recognize their
contributions. expectations are high and often challenge followers-
they communicate organizational vision to their followers- focus on
longterm and involves developing ppl and organization -ANSWERS-
transformational leaders
______ leaders= transparent and ethical in their dealings with
followers- genuine, empathetic, reliable and believable- perceived by
others to be warm, optimistic, respectful. they focus on establishing
relationships that embody trust and show commitment to the
development of their followers -ANSWERS-authentic leaders
_________ leadership= assoc. with work teams- an approach in which
employees are empowered to distribute leadership responsibilities
broadly within a group- they lead one another to achieve a goal-
effective with professionals - with project focused workgroups- highly
,interactive and enables employees to develop skills -ANSWERS-shared
leadership
name some benefits of a autocratic leadership? disadvantages? -
ANSWERS-benefits: task oriented, emergent decisions, useful with
group without skill or knowledge
disadvantages: distant from followers, lose benefit of collaboration,
communication flows downward, dont do well with followers making
mistakes, dont like alot of new ideas, like input to certain extent
benefits of democratic leadership- what 3 things? benefits?
disadvantages? -ANSWERS-benefits: 3 THINGS: responsibility,
accountability, feedback
receptive to ideas, communication, decision making involves others,
constructive criticism
disadvantages: less control maintained, less efficient quantitively, not
useful when followers arent experienced, communication difficult
sometimes
benefits of Lassez-Faire leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-
benefits: flexible, avoids confrontation, doesnt criticize, decision
making throughout group, strong communication, works well with
highly skilled people
,disadvantages: little or no control or direction by leader, rarely see
change (good or bad)
benefits of transactional leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-
benefits: goal oriented, focus on tasks and getting work done, examines
causes, rewards based, sticks to mission and vision and values, keeps
employees informed, likes structure
disadvantages: doesnt identify shared values, uses trade offs to get
goals (quid pro quo), leader is inflexible, limits employee creativity,
insensitive
benefits of transformational leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-
benefits- identifies common values, inspires others with a vision,
empowers others, looks at effects, longterm goals, like a safe patient
environment, values/morals are important
disadvantages: very high expectations, takes time (like a vision), can
misuse influence, employees can lose inspiration
benefits of authentic leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-benefits:
reliable, ethical, fair, always have courage to do right thing, focus on
relationships, clear expecations and roles, trustworthy
, disadvantages: longterm, taken advantage of by staff, can result in
pretending to be someone youre not, can block team from moving
forward
benefits of shared leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-benefits:
teamwork, highly interactive, empowered leadership, shared work,
accountability inc.
disadvantages: no clear leader, team member doesnt pull weight,
members must work well together and respect eachother
which leadership style do leaderss typically start at? -ANSWERS-Lassez-
Faire
Name some differences between leadership and management -
ANSWERS-leadership: look forward, imagine possibilities that the future
may bring in order to set direction
inspires change, requires vision and imagination
requires abstract thinking
requires ability to articulate and aptitude to sell
requires ability to understand external environment
requires risk taking and confidence
accountable to entire organization
Questions and Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
________ leader- focus on daily operations of an org. and develop an
exchange relationship with their followers- rewards followers when
they perform and corrects them when necessary- get things done and
satisfy their own and their followers interests -ANSWERS-transactional
leaders
_____ leader= use approaches that change or transform individuals-
inspire and intellectually stimulate followers and recognize their
contributions. expectations are high and often challenge followers-
they communicate organizational vision to their followers- focus on
longterm and involves developing ppl and organization -ANSWERS-
transformational leaders
______ leaders= transparent and ethical in their dealings with
followers- genuine, empathetic, reliable and believable- perceived by
others to be warm, optimistic, respectful. they focus on establishing
relationships that embody trust and show commitment to the
development of their followers -ANSWERS-authentic leaders
_________ leadership= assoc. with work teams- an approach in which
employees are empowered to distribute leadership responsibilities
broadly within a group- they lead one another to achieve a goal-
effective with professionals - with project focused workgroups- highly
,interactive and enables employees to develop skills -ANSWERS-shared
leadership
name some benefits of a autocratic leadership? disadvantages? -
ANSWERS-benefits: task oriented, emergent decisions, useful with
group without skill or knowledge
disadvantages: distant from followers, lose benefit of collaboration,
communication flows downward, dont do well with followers making
mistakes, dont like alot of new ideas, like input to certain extent
benefits of democratic leadership- what 3 things? benefits?
disadvantages? -ANSWERS-benefits: 3 THINGS: responsibility,
accountability, feedback
receptive to ideas, communication, decision making involves others,
constructive criticism
disadvantages: less control maintained, less efficient quantitively, not
useful when followers arent experienced, communication difficult
sometimes
benefits of Lassez-Faire leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-
benefits: flexible, avoids confrontation, doesnt criticize, decision
making throughout group, strong communication, works well with
highly skilled people
,disadvantages: little or no control or direction by leader, rarely see
change (good or bad)
benefits of transactional leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-
benefits: goal oriented, focus on tasks and getting work done, examines
causes, rewards based, sticks to mission and vision and values, keeps
employees informed, likes structure
disadvantages: doesnt identify shared values, uses trade offs to get
goals (quid pro quo), leader is inflexible, limits employee creativity,
insensitive
benefits of transformational leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-
benefits- identifies common values, inspires others with a vision,
empowers others, looks at effects, longterm goals, like a safe patient
environment, values/morals are important
disadvantages: very high expectations, takes time (like a vision), can
misuse influence, employees can lose inspiration
benefits of authentic leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-benefits:
reliable, ethical, fair, always have courage to do right thing, focus on
relationships, clear expecations and roles, trustworthy
, disadvantages: longterm, taken advantage of by staff, can result in
pretending to be someone youre not, can block team from moving
forward
benefits of shared leadership? disadvantages? -ANSWERS-benefits:
teamwork, highly interactive, empowered leadership, shared work,
accountability inc.
disadvantages: no clear leader, team member doesnt pull weight,
members must work well together and respect eachother
which leadership style do leaderss typically start at? -ANSWERS-Lassez-
Faire
Name some differences between leadership and management -
ANSWERS-leadership: look forward, imagine possibilities that the future
may bring in order to set direction
inspires change, requires vision and imagination
requires abstract thinking
requires ability to articulate and aptitude to sell
requires ability to understand external environment
requires risk taking and confidence
accountable to entire organization
