Nursing Leadership

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Vertical Leadership definition

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A hierarchical system with management at the top and those below descending order with a clearly outlined chain of command

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Horizontal leadership

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Chain of command is limited and department managers are fairly autonomous in making decisions

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Charismatic leadership style definition

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Leadership style that depends on personal charisma to influence people

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Cons of charismatic leadership

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May engage following and relate to one group rather than the organization at large, limiting effectiveness

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Bureaucratic leadership definition

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Follows organization rules exactly and expects everyone else to do so

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Bureaucratic leadership most effective in…

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Handling cash flow or managing work in dangerous work environments

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Cons of bureaucratic leadership

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May not be conducive to change

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Autocratic leadership definition

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Makes decisions independently and strictly enforced rules

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Cons of autocratic leadership

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Team members often feel left out and may not be supportive and may be difficult to engage staff

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Autocratic leadership is best in…

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Crisis situations

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Consultative leadership definition

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Presents a decision and welcomes input and questions although decisions rarely change

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Consultative leadership is most effective…

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When gaining the support of staff is critical to the success of the proposed change

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Participatory leadership definition

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Presents potential decision and then makes final decision based on input from staff or teams

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Cons if participatory leadership

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Time consuming and may result in compromises that are not wholly satisfactory to management or staff

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Participatory leadership is best when…

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Process is motivating to staff who feel their expertise is valued

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Democratic leadership definition

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Presents and problem and asks staff of teams to arrive at a solution although the leader usually makes the final decision

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Cons if democratic leadership

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May delay decision making

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Democratic leadership style is good because…

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Staff and teams are often more committed to the solutions because of their input

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Laissez-Faire leadership definition

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Exerts little direct control but allows employees/teams to make decisions with little interference

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Laissez faire works best when…

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Teams are highly skilled and motivated

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Cons of laissez faire leadership

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The product of poor management skills and little is accomplished because of the lack of leadership

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Theory of interpersonal relations four phases

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1. Orientation phase
2. Identification phase
3. Exploitation phase
4. Resolution phase