ATI Leadership Test Proctored Questions and Answers

ATI Leadership Test Proctored Questions and Answers Leadership - Answer ️️ -ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome Management - Answer ️️ -process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work within an organization Authoritative - Answer ️️ -* makes decisions for the group * motivates by coercion * communication down the chain of command * work output by staff is high (good for crisis) Democratic - Answer ️️ -* Includes group when decisions are made * Motivates * Communication up&down chain of command * work output is good quality Laissez-faire - Answer ️️ -*makes few decisions, little planning *lack of motivation *communication up&down chain of command *work output is low *effective with professional employees Characteristics of a good leader - Answer ️️ -* Initiative * Inspiration * energy * Positive attitude * communication skills * Respect * Problem solving and critical thinking skills Transformational leaders - Answer ️️ -empower followers to assume responsibility for a communal vision, and personal development is a secondary outcome Transactional leaders - Answer ️️ -focus on immediate problems, maintain status quo, use rewards to motivate followers Emotional intelligence in a leader - Answer ️️ -* insight to emotions of members of the team *understand the perspective of others *encourage constructive criticism, be ope