Leadership in a Diverse Society
4.0 Credits
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
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, 1. Multiple Choice
Case Scenario:
A nurse leader in a large, multicultural hospital is responsible for
managing a team of nurses who come from various cultural and ethnic
backgrounds. Communication breakdowns threaten efficient patient
care.
Question:
Which leadership style is most effective for addressing cultural
differences and promoting effective communication in such a diverse
setting?
Options:
A. Autocratic leadership
B. Transformational leadership
C. Laissez-faire leadership
D. Transactional leadership
Correct ANS:
B. Transformational leadership
Rationale:
Transformational leadership prioritizes inspiring and motivating team
members while valuing their individual contributions. This style fosters
cultural sensitivity, enhances communication, and creates an
environment of mutual respect—vital when managing diverse teams.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Case Scenario:
A nursing program leader is developing training modules that help future
nurse leaders recognize and address unconscious attitudes that may
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,influence patient care.
Question:
The process of continually examining one’s own biases and assumptions
is known as __________.
Correct ANS:
cultural humility
Rationale:
Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and self-critique
that enables leaders to recognize their implicit biases, thus improving
interactions with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
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3. True/False
Case Scenario:
A nurse executive introduces comprehensive diversity training programs
across the organization to reduce communication barriers among staff
from varied cultural and ethnic groups.
Statement:
Diversity training that includes cultural competence education has been
shown to improve communication and collaboration among team
members in multicultural healthcare settings.
Correct ANS:
True
Rationale:
Research supports that well-designed diversity training programs
enhance cultural awareness, leading to improved teamwork and reduced
misunderstandings in diverse environments.
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4. Multiple Response
Case Scenario:
A hospital’s leadership is tasked with creating policies that promote an
inclusive work environment for both staff and patients in a diverse urban
setting.
Question:
Which strategies should a leader employ to foster diversity and inclusion
within the organization? (Select all that apply.)
Options:
- A. Establishing mentorship programs for underrepresented staff.
- B. Implementing standardized protocols that ignore cultural differences.
- C. Encouraging community engagement and culturally tailored care
initiatives.
- D. Providing regular training on cultural competence and implicit bias.
- E. Enforcing a one-size-fits-all leadership protocol.
Correct ANSs:
A, C, D
Rationale:
Mentorship programs, community engagement, and ongoing cultural
competence training are proven approaches to boosting inclusivity.
Protocols that ignore cultural nuances or enforce uniformity are
counterproductive in a diverse setting.
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5. Multiple Choice
Case Scenario:
A nurse manager in a multicultural unit encounters conflicts stemming
from differing cultural values among team members.
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