CONTEMPORARY NURSING ISSUES
TRENDS AND MANAGEMENT 9TH
EDITION BARBARA CHERRY
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS UPDATED STUDY RESOURCE
◉ what is leadership a combination of (3)
Answer: intrinsic personality traits, learned leadership skills, and
characteristics of the situation.
◉ 1. what is the function of a leader
2. give an example in the nursing profession
Answer: 1.. to guide people and groups to accomplish common
goals
2. For example, an effective nurse leader is able to inspire others
on the health care team to make patient-centered care an
important aspect of all care activities.
◉ what is it important to know about leaders in what they do not
technically possess yet still cary out
,Answer: they do not possess formal authority granted by and
organization, but they are still able to influence others
◉ because you are a nurse manager, does that make you a nurse
leader?
Answer: No, anyone and everyone can be a leader in the nursing
profession
◉ management definition
Answer: the activities involved in coordinating people, time, and
supplies to achieve desired outcomes and involves problem-
solving and decision-making processes.
◉ what is the main role of managers
Answer: maintain control of the day-to-day operations of a
defined area of responsibility to achieve established goals and
objectives.
◉ in a general sentence, what do managers do
Answer: Managers plan and organize what is to be done, who is to
do it, and how it is to be done.
◉ what is the main difference in roles between leadership and
management
, Answer: Leadership is the ability to guide or influence others,
whereas management is the coordination of resources (time,
people, supplies) to achieve outcomes.
◉ what/who should be led vs. managed
Answer: People are led, whereas activities and things are
managed.
◉ what is the difference in skills between managers and leaders
Answer: Leaders are able to motivate and inspire others, whereas
managers have assigned responsibility for accomplishing the
goals of an organization.
◉ can you be a good manager without being a good leader and
visa versa
Answer: yes
◉ what do both managers and leaders require to motivate others
to accomplish tasks
Answer: power and authority
◉ power vs. authority
Answer: Authority is the legitimate right to direct others and is
given to a person by the organization through an authorized
position,
TRENDS AND MANAGEMENT 9TH
EDITION BARBARA CHERRY
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS UPDATED STUDY RESOURCE
◉ what is leadership a combination of (3)
Answer: intrinsic personality traits, learned leadership skills, and
characteristics of the situation.
◉ 1. what is the function of a leader
2. give an example in the nursing profession
Answer: 1.. to guide people and groups to accomplish common
goals
2. For example, an effective nurse leader is able to inspire others
on the health care team to make patient-centered care an
important aspect of all care activities.
◉ what is it important to know about leaders in what they do not
technically possess yet still cary out
,Answer: they do not possess formal authority granted by and
organization, but they are still able to influence others
◉ because you are a nurse manager, does that make you a nurse
leader?
Answer: No, anyone and everyone can be a leader in the nursing
profession
◉ management definition
Answer: the activities involved in coordinating people, time, and
supplies to achieve desired outcomes and involves problem-
solving and decision-making processes.
◉ what is the main role of managers
Answer: maintain control of the day-to-day operations of a
defined area of responsibility to achieve established goals and
objectives.
◉ in a general sentence, what do managers do
Answer: Managers plan and organize what is to be done, who is to
do it, and how it is to be done.
◉ what is the main difference in roles between leadership and
management
, Answer: Leadership is the ability to guide or influence others,
whereas management is the coordination of resources (time,
people, supplies) to achieve outcomes.
◉ what/who should be led vs. managed
Answer: People are led, whereas activities and things are
managed.
◉ what is the difference in skills between managers and leaders
Answer: Leaders are able to motivate and inspire others, whereas
managers have assigned responsibility for accomplishing the
goals of an organization.
◉ can you be a good manager without being a good leader and
visa versa
Answer: yes
◉ what do both managers and leaders require to motivate others
to accomplish tasks
Answer: power and authority
◉ power vs. authority
Answer: Authority is the legitimate right to direct others and is
given to a person by the organization through an authorized
position,
