Leadership

Question 1

Requirements for Leadership

Answer 1

1. goal or idea one is committed to
2. minimum of 1 follower
3. employ leadership process

Question 2

Where is Leadership Needed?

Answer 2

1. Clinical practice
2. Nursing leadership positions
3. Leadership positions at senior management levels
4. nursing policy development

Question 3

Convey’s 8 Characteristics of Effective Leaders

Answer 3

1. engage in lifelong learning
2. service oriented
3. are concerned with the common good
4. radiate positive energy
5. believe in other people
6. lead balanced lives and see life as an adventure
7. synergistic, see things as greater than the sum of the parts
8. engage themselves in self-renewal

Question 4

Leadership Characteristics

Answer 4

Knowing yourself
Having a vision
Confident, competence
Focus on relationships
Emphasis on maturity
Risk taker
Effective communication styles
Commitment to change
Able to set goals, prioritize
Challenge others to grow
Self regulation

Question 5

Leadership Vs Management

Answer 5

Often these two words are used interchangeable

Management: “involves the activities to plan, organize, motivate, and control the human and material resources required to achieve outcomes consistent with the org. mission and purpose”

Question 6

Management Functions

Answer 6

1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. Leading/Directing
4. Controlling

Question 7

Leadership Approaches

Answer 7

Transformational

Transactional

Question 8

Transformational

Answer 8

one or more persons engage with others in such a way that the leader and followers raise each other to new levels of motivation
Trying to take the whole group to take them up a notch, want a vision for the unit, employee development, creativity , how can I help you improve?allows for ability to respond to rapid change. Mutuality and Empowerment

Question 9

Transactional

Answer 9

the boss makes the decisions with little or no input from workers. The service provided results in compensation or punishment.
Goals are set and the direction of care is giving, when its achieved a reward is provided, task focused. Majority of healthcare facilities, offers security and stability

Question 10

Effects of Leadership on Organizational Outcomes:

Transactional

Answer 10

Work is supervised and completed according to rules.
Deadlines are met.
Job satisfaction is limited.
Level of commitment is low to stable.

Question 11

Effects of Leadership of Organizational Outcomes:

Transformational

Answer 11

Loyalty is increased.
Commitment is increased.
Job satisfaction is increased.
Morale is increased.
Performance is enhanced.

Question 12

Styles of Leaders

Answer 12

Authoritarian
Democratic
Laissez-faire

Question 13

Authoritarian Leadership Style

Answer 13

Strong control is maintained over the group
Others are motivated by coercion
Others are directed with commands
Communication flows downward
Decision making does not involve others
Emphasis is on difference in status (“I” and ‘you”)
Criticism is punitive

Question 14

Democratic Leadership Style

Answer 14

Less control is maintained
Economic and ego awards are used to motivate
Others are directed through suggestions and guidance
Communications flows upwards and downwards
Decision making involves others
Emphasis in on we rather than I or you
Criticism is constructive.

Question 15

Laissez-Faire Leadership Style

Answer 15

Is permissive, with little or no control
Motivates by support when requested by the group or individuals
Provides little or no direction
Uses upward and downward communication between members of the group
Disperses decision making throughout the group
Places emphasis on the group
Does not criticize.

Question 16

Follower Definition

Answer 16

Follower is an individual who takes another as a role model and who acts in accordance with, who initiates, and who supports and advocates the ideas and opinions of another.

Question 17

Characteristics of Followership

Answer 17

Strength and independence
Critical thinking, ability to think for yourself
Ability to give feedback, constructive criticism
Cooperativeness and collaboration
Self-starter
Go beyond the standard and what is strictly required
Tendency to take initiative
Willing to assume ownership, invest
Positive sense of self-worth
‘can do’ sense
Awareness of what is happening around self
Hold up your end of the bargain – accountability
Energized by your work
Actively engaged
Creative

Question 18

Kelly Followers

Answer 18

Effective or exemplary followers -function independently, critical thinkers, challenge ideas

Alienated followers: - passivity is common, may use critical thinking. Described as angry, complainers, unhappy and uninvolved

“Yes” people – will do what they are told to do with enthusiasm and support the leader. Don’t like being in a position of decision making

Sheep followers –passive, dependent. Others can manipulate, don’t take initiative and must be given clear concise directions.

Question 19

Pitman Followers

Answer 19

Partner: committed to high performance and building a relationship with leader

Contributors – does the job well, embraces change and works well with others

Politician:- very sensitive and skilled with interpersonal relationships. May not demonstrates a high level of general work performance and may neglect the job.

Subordinate: -may be competent with assigned tasks and do the job well. No commitment to improving or effort to support the leader.

Question 20

Styles of Leaders & Followers

Answer 20

Authoritarian Leader – hold power, unique knowledge
Follower: dependent, passive, submissive, less knowledgeable.
Democratic Leader – limited power, shared knowledge
Follower: involved, different knowledge
Laissez-Faire Leader – no power, same or less knowledge,
Follower: independent, more knowledge
Transformational Leader – shares power, sees ahead
Follower: involved, interdependent, valued, knowledgeable