Unit 1

Question 1

leadership is _________

Answer 1

teachable

Question 2

the first person you lead is ____________

Answer 2

yourself

Question 3

the ability to lead is a collection of __________, nearly all of which can be ________ and ____________

Answer 3

a collection of skills, nearly all of which can be learned and improved

Question 4

what are some facets of leadership?

Answer 4

• respect
• experience
• emotional strength
• people skills
• descipline
• momentum
• risk taking
• hard working
• timing

Question 5

leadership vs management

Answer 5

• leadership: influencing people to follow
• management: focuses on maintaining systems and processes (more task oriented)

Question 6

what is the foundation of leadership?

Answer 6

trust

Question 7

how should we lead as Christians?

Answer 7

we should lead in perfect leadership from who Jesus was

Question 8

what should we rely on to empower our leadership?

Answer 8

the Holy Spirit

Question 9

leadership

Answer 9

an interactive process that provides needed guidance and direction

Question 10

servant

Answer 10

obedient and faithful to God

Question 11

biblical teaching

Answer 11

instruction based upon the truth of the Bible

Question 12

service

Answer 12

giving of one’s time and/or talents to those in need of time/talent

Question 13

why is it important to study leadership?

Answer 13

to learn how to work effectively with others

Question 14

is leadership a skill that is inherited or learned?

Answer 14

learned

Question 15

type of role in leadership vs management

Answer 15

• leadership is an informal role
• management is a formal role

Question 16

what is leadership vs management based on?

Answer 16

• leadership is based on influence
• management is based on authority

Question 17

type of position in leadership vs management

Answer 17

• leadership is an achieved position
• management is an assigned position

Question 18

what does leadership require?

Answer 18

initiative and independent thinking

Question 19

what is management responsible for?

Answer 19

budgets, hiring, and firing

Question 20

what is management improved by?

Answer 20

use of effective leadership skills

Question 21

attributes of good nurses

Answer 21

• thoughtful
• resilient
• scholarly
• innovative
• responsive

Question 22

how to be a good follower

Answer 22

• identify problems
• make suggestions
• be supportive of new ideas and suggestions

Question 23

traits of leaders

Answer 23

• able to communicate goal or direction to attract followers
• create and communication meaning with clarity and purpose
• demonstrate reliability and consistency
• know self and work on their own strengths and weaknesses

Question 24

qualities of effective leaders

Answer 24

• integrity
• courage
• good attitude
• initiative
• energy
• optimism
• balance
• perseverance
• ability to handle stress
• self-awareness

Question 25

behaviors of an effective leader

Answer 25

• requires action
• sets priorities
• think critically
• solve problems
• be emotionally intelligent
• be a good leader

Question 26

what are the 3 leadership styles

Answer 26

1. autocratic/authoritarian
2. democratic
3. laissez-faire

Question 27

autocratic/authoritarian leadership style

Answer 27

makes the decision without consulting anyone below them

Question 28

features of authoritarian leadership style

Answer 28

• gives orders
• dampens creativity
• inhibits motivation

Question 29

democratic leadership style

Answer 29

shares lead and provides guidance rather than control although the leader makes the final decision

Question 30

features of democratic leadership style

Answer 30

• less efficient
• more flexible
• increased motivation and creativity

Question 31

laissez-faire leadership style

Answer 31

a leadership style characterized by complete freedom for the group in making decisions

Question 32

features of laissez-faire leadership

Answer 32

• little planning or decision making
• mature people can usually thrive while most flounder

Question 33

transformational leadership

Answer 33

leadership that gives people a sense of mission which goes beyond interpersonal relationships or appropriate reward for a job well-done

Question 34

transformational leadership is _________ oriented

Answer 34

results oriented

Question 35

servant leadership

Answer 35

serving others is the # 1 priority

Question 36

what is priority in servant leadership?

Answer 36

• followers’ welfare and well-being
• providing for their needs
• responding to their concerns

Question 37

what does servant leadership promote?

Answer 37

• collaboration
• teamwork
• collective activism

Question 38

what does servant leadership provide others with?

Answer 38

• predictability
• understanding
• control
• compassion

Question 39

features of servant leadership

Answer 39

• non-judgmental
• open-minded
• clear with goals
• humble
• listening
• caring

Question 40

what is an indicator of effective communication?

Answer 40

the message is easily understood and accepted

Question 41

non-verbal communication examples

Answer 41

• personal space
• eye contact
• position
• posture
• voice
• facial expression
• gestures
• movement
• pace
• latency response
• context
• physiological response
• touch

Question 42

Why nurses are called to be leaders?

Answer 42

effective work relations, communicate respectively, delegate, collaborate, coordinate patient care, conflict resolution

Question 43

Transactional Leadership

Answer 43

traditional manager, concerned with day-to-day operations, focuses on tasks and getting work done, results-oriented, formal authority, offers rewards for motivation

Question 44

What are characteristics of servant leadership?

Answer 44

1. value people: committed to people
2. humility: put others first
3. listening: seek to understand
4. trust: trust others and are trusted b/c are authentic and dependable
5. caring: serve others and choose not to be served
6. integrity: honest, credible, and can be trusted
Put others’ needs about your own.