RN ATI Leadership Styles, Concept Exam | Latest Update | 100% Correct | Verified Answers
Formal Leader (definition) - Correct Answer-appointed leader, selected by organization and given official authority to make decisions and to act.
informal leader - Correct Answer-Not officially appointed to direct the activities of others but, because of seniority, age, or special abilities, is recognized by the group as a leader and plays an important role in influencing colleagues, co-workers, and other group members to achieve the groups' goals.
Autocratic (authoritarian) leader - Correct Answer-Makes decisions for the group based on the belief that individuals are externally motivated (driving force is extrinsic, they desire reward from others). Incapable of independent decision making.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-determines policies, giving orders and directions to the group. Group may feel secure because procedures are well defined and activities are predictable.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-Productivity may be high.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-The group's needs for creativity, autonomy, and self-
motivation are not met, and the degree of openness and trust between the leader and the group members is minimal or absent.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-Best when urgent decisions must be made (cardiac arrest). One individual must assume the responsibility without being challenged by other
team members. Also effective when a project must be completed quickly and efficiently.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-When group members are unable or do not wish to participate in making a decision, this style solves the problem and enables the individual
or group to move on.
Authoritative - Correct Answer-makes decisions for the group
Authoritative - Correct Answer-motivates by coercion (telling someone they need to do something by threat)
Authoritative - Correct Answer-communication occurs down the chain of command authoritative - Correct Answer-work output by staff is usually high: good for crisis situations and bureaucratic settings
authoritative - Correct Answer-effective for employees with little or no formal education
Democratic - Correct Answer-Includes the group when decisions are made
democratic - Correct Answer-motivates by supporting staff achievements
democratic - Correct Answer-communication occurs up and down the chain of command
democratic - Correct Answer-work output by staff is usually of good quality: good when cooperation and collab are necessary
Democratic - Correct Answer-aka participative, consultative
Democratic - Correct Answer-encourages group discussion and decision making.
Democratic - Correct Answer-acts as a catalyst or facilitator, actively guiding the group toward achieving the group goals
Democratic - Correct Answer-Group productivity and satisfaction are high as group members contribute to the work effort.
Democratic - Correct Answer-Group members are internally motivated (driving force is intrinsic, they desire self-satisfaction), are capable of making decisions, and value independence.
Democratic - Correct Answer-provide constructive feedback, offer info, make suggestions, and ask questions to gain info or help group members grow in their ability to make decisions.
Democratic - Correct Answer-Leader have faith in the group members to accomplish goals
Democratic - Correct Answer-allows more self-motivation and more creativity among group members, also calls for a great deal of cooperation and coordination. Extremely effective in healthcare setting.
Laissez-faire - Correct Answer-Makes very few decisions, and does little planning
Laissez-fiare - Correct Answer-motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members
Formal Leader (definition) - Correct Answer-appointed leader, selected by organization and given official authority to make decisions and to act.
informal leader - Correct Answer-Not officially appointed to direct the activities of others but, because of seniority, age, or special abilities, is recognized by the group as a leader and plays an important role in influencing colleagues, co-workers, and other group members to achieve the groups' goals.
Autocratic (authoritarian) leader - Correct Answer-Makes decisions for the group based on the belief that individuals are externally motivated (driving force is extrinsic, they desire reward from others). Incapable of independent decision making.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-determines policies, giving orders and directions to the group. Group may feel secure because procedures are well defined and activities are predictable.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-Productivity may be high.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-The group's needs for creativity, autonomy, and self-
motivation are not met, and the degree of openness and trust between the leader and the group members is minimal or absent.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-Best when urgent decisions must be made (cardiac arrest). One individual must assume the responsibility without being challenged by other
team members. Also effective when a project must be completed quickly and efficiently.
Autocratic leader - Correct Answer-When group members are unable or do not wish to participate in making a decision, this style solves the problem and enables the individual
or group to move on.
Authoritative - Correct Answer-makes decisions for the group
Authoritative - Correct Answer-motivates by coercion (telling someone they need to do something by threat)
Authoritative - Correct Answer-communication occurs down the chain of command authoritative - Correct Answer-work output by staff is usually high: good for crisis situations and bureaucratic settings
authoritative - Correct Answer-effective for employees with little or no formal education
Democratic - Correct Answer-Includes the group when decisions are made
democratic - Correct Answer-motivates by supporting staff achievements
democratic - Correct Answer-communication occurs up and down the chain of command
democratic - Correct Answer-work output by staff is usually of good quality: good when cooperation and collab are necessary
Democratic - Correct Answer-aka participative, consultative
Democratic - Correct Answer-encourages group discussion and decision making.
Democratic - Correct Answer-acts as a catalyst or facilitator, actively guiding the group toward achieving the group goals
Democratic - Correct Answer-Group productivity and satisfaction are high as group members contribute to the work effort.
Democratic - Correct Answer-Group members are internally motivated (driving force is intrinsic, they desire self-satisfaction), are capable of making decisions, and value independence.
Democratic - Correct Answer-provide constructive feedback, offer info, make suggestions, and ask questions to gain info or help group members grow in their ability to make decisions.
Democratic - Correct Answer-Leader have faith in the group members to accomplish goals
Democratic - Correct Answer-allows more self-motivation and more creativity among group members, also calls for a great deal of cooperation and coordination. Extremely effective in healthcare setting.
Laissez-faire - Correct Answer-Makes very few decisions, and does little planning
Laissez-fiare - Correct Answer-motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members
