She finds out that some managers have benevolent-authoritative style of management. Which of the following behaviors will she exhibit most likely?
-
Solution
Benevolent-authoritative managers pretentiously show their trust and confidence to their followers
Ms. Caputo learns that some leaders are transactional leaders. Which of the following does NOT characterize a transactional leader?
-
Solution
Inspires others with a vision is characteristic of a transformational leader. He is focused more on the day-to-day operations of the department/unit.
She surfs the internet for more information about leadership styles. She reads about shared leadership as a practice in some magnet hospitals. Which of the following describes this style of leadership?
-
Solution
Shared governance allows the staff nurses to have the authority, responsibility and accountability for their own practice.
She came across a theory which states that the leadership style is effective dependent on the situation. Which of the following styles best fits a situation when the followers are self-directed, experts and are matured individuals?
-
Solution
Laissez faire leadership is preferred when the followers know what to do and are experts in the field. This leadership style is relationship-oriented rather than task-centered.
One leadership theory states that “leaders are born and not made,” which refers to which of the following theories?
-
Solution
Leaders become leaders because of their birth right. This is also called Genetic theory or the Aristotelian theory
She reads about Path Goal theory. Which of the following behaviors is manifested by the leader who uses this theory?
-
Solution
Path Goal theory according to House and associates rewards good performance so that others would do the same
Which of the following conclusions of Ms. Caputo about leadership characteristics is TRUE?
-
Solution
It is not conclusive that certain qualities of a person would make him become a good manager. It can only predict a manager’s potential of becoming a good one.
On the other hand, Ms. Caputo notices that the Chief Nurse Executive has charismatic leadership style. Which of the following behaviors best describes this style?
-
Solution
Charismatic leaders make the followers feel at ease in their presence. They feel that they are in good hands whenever the leader is around.
Her former manager demonstrated passion for serving her staff rather than being served. She takes time to listen, prefers to be a teacher first before being a leader, which is characteristic of
-
Solution
Servant leaders are open-minded, listen deeply, try to fully understand others and not being judgmental
Ms. Caputo is newly-promoted to a patient care manager position. She updates her knowledge on the theories in management and leadership in order to become effective in her new role. She learns that some managers have low concern for services and high concern for staff. Which style of management refers to this?
-
Solution
Country club management style puts concern for the staff as number one priority at the expense of the delivery of services. He/she runs the department just like a country club where everyone is happy including the manager.