NSG 321
Advacned Leadership & Management
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary function of transformational leadership in
nursing?
- A. Enforcing strict policies
- B. Encouraging innovation and change
- C. Managing daily administrative tasks
- D. Focusing on short-term goals
- ANS: B. Encouraging innovation and change
- Rationale: Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring
and motivating staff to achieve innovation and change for long-
term success.
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,2. Which theory emphasizes the importance of aligning
organizational goals with employee needs and aspirations?
- A. Path-Goal Theory
- B. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- C. Expectancy Theory
- D. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
- ANS: D. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
- Rationale: Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory emphasizes
aligning organizational goals with employee needs to enhance job
satisfaction and motivation.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. _________ is the process by which leaders influence others
towards the achievement of goals.
- ANS: Leadership
- Rationale: Leadership involves influencing and guiding
others to achieve organizational goals.
4. The ___________ model focuses on understanding how
leaders can adapt their style to different situations.
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, - ANS: Situational Leadership
- Rationale: Situational Leadership emphasizes the need for
leaders to adapt their style based on the specific context and needs
of their team.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Effective communication is not a critical
component of leadership in nursing.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Effective communication is a critical component
of leadership, as it ensures clear understanding and collaboration
among team members.
6. True or False: Autocratic leadership is the best approach for
managing highly skilled and motivated nursing teams.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Autocratic leadership may not be the best
approach for highly skilled and motivated teams, as it limits their
autonomy and creativity.
Multiple Response Questions
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, 7. Which of the following are characteristics of servant
leadership? (Select all that apply)
- A. Prioritizing the needs of others
- B. Exercising authority over team members
- C. Promoting teamwork and collaboration
- D. Focusing on personal achievements
- ANS: A. Prioritizing the needs of others, C. Promoting
teamwork and collaboration
- Rationale: Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of others
and promotes teamwork and collaboration.
8. What strategies can nurse leaders use to manage conflict
within a team? (Select all that apply)
- A. Active listening
- B. Ignoring the conflict
- C. Facilitating open communication
- D. Implementing punitive measures
- ANS: A. Active listening, C. Facilitating open
communication
- Rationale: Effective conflict management strategies include
active listening and facilitating open communication, while
ignoring conflict and punitive measures are not effective.
©2025
Advacned Leadership & Management
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary function of transformational leadership in
nursing?
- A. Enforcing strict policies
- B. Encouraging innovation and change
- C. Managing daily administrative tasks
- D. Focusing on short-term goals
- ANS: B. Encouraging innovation and change
- Rationale: Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring
and motivating staff to achieve innovation and change for long-
term success.
©2025
,2. Which theory emphasizes the importance of aligning
organizational goals with employee needs and aspirations?
- A. Path-Goal Theory
- B. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- C. Expectancy Theory
- D. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
- ANS: D. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
- Rationale: Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory emphasizes
aligning organizational goals with employee needs to enhance job
satisfaction and motivation.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
3. _________ is the process by which leaders influence others
towards the achievement of goals.
- ANS: Leadership
- Rationale: Leadership involves influencing and guiding
others to achieve organizational goals.
4. The ___________ model focuses on understanding how
leaders can adapt their style to different situations.
©2025
, - ANS: Situational Leadership
- Rationale: Situational Leadership emphasizes the need for
leaders to adapt their style based on the specific context and needs
of their team.
True/False Questions
5. True or False: Effective communication is not a critical
component of leadership in nursing.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Effective communication is a critical component
of leadership, as it ensures clear understanding and collaboration
among team members.
6. True or False: Autocratic leadership is the best approach for
managing highly skilled and motivated nursing teams.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Autocratic leadership may not be the best
approach for highly skilled and motivated teams, as it limits their
autonomy and creativity.
Multiple Response Questions
©2025
, 7. Which of the following are characteristics of servant
leadership? (Select all that apply)
- A. Prioritizing the needs of others
- B. Exercising authority over team members
- C. Promoting teamwork and collaboration
- D. Focusing on personal achievements
- ANS: A. Prioritizing the needs of others, C. Promoting
teamwork and collaboration
- Rationale: Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of others
and promotes teamwork and collaboration.
8. What strategies can nurse leaders use to manage conflict
within a team? (Select all that apply)
- A. Active listening
- B. Ignoring the conflict
- C. Facilitating open communication
- D. Implementing punitive measures
- ANS: A. Active listening, C. Facilitating open
communication
- Rationale: Effective conflict management strategies include
active listening and facilitating open communication, while
ignoring conflict and punitive measures are not effective.
©2025
