Leadership and Followership

Question 1

Definition of Leadership

Answer 1

1. The art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal”

**2. CRNBC states that a “leader is central to guiding others toward a common vision or goal, have influence or power through their knowledge, experiences or position, work with people to enhance their growth, potential or accomplishment.” **

3. A leader works with others to develop a clear vision of the preferred future and makes that vision a reality

Question 2

Requirements for Leadership: 3

Answer 2

1. goal or idea one is committed to
2. minimum of 1 follower
3. employ leadership process. I can only be a leader to my peers or at the bedside.

Question 3

Where is leadership needed? 4

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Covey’s 8 characteristics of effective leaders

Answer 4

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 5

Leadership Characteristics:

Answer 5

• -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 6

Leadership and management:

Answer 6

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”

“the act of handling or controlling something successfully” or “the skillful handling or use of something such as resources”

** being a manager doesn’t mean they are good leaders***

Question 7

Management Functions: 4

Manager- a designated role

Answer 7

1. planning
2. organizing
3. leading/directing
4. controlling

• -driven by probs
• • nurse managers are less accessible to staff
• -power to direct others

Question 8

What are some differences between leadership and management?

Answer 8

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Question 9

Does a nurse leader have to be in a formal position?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

Leadership Approaches:
1. Transformational:

2. Transactional:

Answer 10

1. Transformational-one or more persons engage with others in such a way that the leader and followers raise each other to new levels of motivation
   - - work together, bring creative side of ppl out
2. Transactional –the boss makes the decisions with little or no input from workers. The service provided results in compensation or punishment.
   - - boss makes decisions, task focsed

Question 11

Differences of each leadership style:

Answer 11

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Question 12

Effects of Leadership on Organizational Outcomes:

Transactional:

Transformational:

Answer 12

1. Transactional
   –Work is supervised and completed according to rules.
   –Deadlines are met.
   –Job satisfaction is limited.
   –Level of commitment is low to stable.
   nursing school
2. Transformational
   –Loyalty is increased.
   –Commitment is increased.
   –Job satisfaction is increased.
   –Morale is increased.
   –Performance is enhanced
   apprentice hair dresser?
   - ppl here tend to really enjoy their jobs

Question 13

Styles of Leaders: 3

Answer 13

1. Authoritarian
2. Democratic
3. Laissez-faire

Question 14

AUTHORITARIAN LEADERSHIP STYLE: 7

one person

code blue, OR, emerge ppl

Answer 14

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

Question 15

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE: 7

many ppl involved

communication flows in all directions

everyone is important

Answer 15

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

Question 16

LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP STYLE: 7

increased creativity and productivity

ppl have to be self-directed

ask boss a question, they say “what would you do”?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Followership def:

Answer 17

Follower Definition:
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.

can lead without a follower.

Question 18

CHARACTERISTICS OF FOLLOWERSHIP

Answer 18

• -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

followers have critical role to play.

Question 19

KELLY FOLLOWERS: 4

Answer 19

1. Effective or exemplary followers -function independently, critical thinkers, challenge ideas
2. Alienated followers: -passivity is common, may use critical thinking. Described as angry, complainers, unhappy and uninvolved
3. “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
4. Sheep followers –passive, dependent. Others can manipulate, don’t take initiative and must be given clear concise directions.

Question 20

PITMAN FOLLOWERS: 4

Answer 20

1. Partner:committed to high performance and building a relationship with leader
2. Contributors –does the job well, embraces change and works well with others. doesn’t work toward the same vision as the leaders. Doesn’t want more responsibility. Might have other family or outside issues.
3. Politician:-very sensitive and skilled with interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates a high level of general work performance but may neglect the job. Procrastinates. Too lazy
4. Subordinate: may be competent with assigned tasks and do the job well. No commitment to improving or effort to support the leader.

Question 21

Factors affecting leadership and followership: 4

Answer 21

1. Leader
2. Follower
3. Task
4. Context

Question 22

Factors affecting leadership and followership:

1. Leader:

Answer 22

1. Leader:
   - -skills/knowledge/competency
   - -communication ability
   - -confidence in self, sense of security
   - -commitment to ideas, goals, world view
   - -energy
   - -insight into the needs of others, support and recognize
   - -values –your view of people
   - -leadership inclination
   - -charisma

Question 23

Factors affecting leadership and followership:

2. Follower

Answer 23

2. Follower
   - -skills/knowledge/abilities/competency
   - -commitment to goals
   - -need for dependence/independence
   - -task capability and interest
   - -readiness for responsibility
   - -maturity

Question 24

Factors affecting leadership and followership:

3. Task:

Answer 24

Task(meeting the goals and objectives –tasks of leading, managing and following)

• -How is it determined, defined and by whom.
• -Nature of the task-what resources are needed.
• -There must be a congruency between the task and the ability of the leader and followers

good routine, predictable and defined work tasks

ex. wound care, everyone heals different, nurse thinks of bringing a different product.

Question 25

Factors affecting leadership and followership:

4. Context:

Answer 25

4. Context: (situation itself)
   - -Relationship between the leaders and followers
   - -Cohesion- how does the communications work with one another.
   - -Size larger groups require greater coordination
   - -Communication networks-degree of stress

does it allow ppl to think independently and creatively

Question 26

STYLES OF LEADERS & FOLLOWERS: 4

How do they relate to one another?

Answer 26

1. Authoritarian
   Leader–hold power, unique knowledge

Follower: dependent, passive, submissive, less knowledgeable.

2. Democratic
   Leader–limited power, shared knowledge

Follower: involved, different knowledge

3. Laissez-Faire
   Leader –no power, same or less knowledge,

Follower: independent, more knowledge

4. Transformational
   Leader –shares power, sees ahead

Follower: involved, interdependent, valued, knowledgeable .