Unit 3: Leadership Flashcards
A person who coordinates, integrates, facilitates and provides a context for the performance of the people in the organization
A leader
Leadership occurs whenever….
one person attempts to influence the behaviour of an individual or group, regardless of reason
Leadership is…
influence
1st characteristics that leaders often possess
ability to mobilize people and move ideas forward
2nd characteristic that leaders often possess
ability to build relationships with integrity and transparency
3rd characteristic that leaders often possess
consistency in their personal behaviour
4th characteristic that leaders often possess
a strong sense of self
5th characteristic that leaders often possess
balance in life and work
6th characteristic that leaders often possess
ability to handle stress
1st behaviour of a good leader
setting priorities
2nd behaviour of a good leader
critical thinking
3rd behaviour of a good leader
solving problems
4th behaviour of a good leader
respecting and valuing the individual
5th behaviour of a good leader
skillful interpersonal communication
6th behaviour of a good leader
communicating a vision for the future
7th behaviour of a good leader
developing oneself and others
theory that believes some people are born leaders and some are not
trait theory
theory that believes we can all develop the skills necessary for effective leadership
trait theory
4 common traits described in trait theory
Management of:
- attention
- meaning
- trust
- self
which theory focuses on the actions of leaders
behavioural theory
what are the 3 styles of leadership described in behavioural theory?
- Autocratic
- democratic
- laissez-faire
which theory originated in the 1920s at an electrical plant
Motivation Theory
What are the 3 needs identified in the motivation theory?
- Need for achievement
- Need for affiliation
- Need for power
Which theory recognizes the role of the leader as well as the follower?
situational theory
Which theory is cognizant of the reality that different situations call for different actions from leaders
Situational theory
Which theory believes that the actions of the leader are influenced by what the followers need
Situational theory
Which theory builds on what previous models were missing?
Transformational Leadership Theory
Which theory emphasizes that people need a sense of mission and goes beyond good interpersonal relationships or an appropriate reward for a job well done
Transformational Leadership Theory
Which theory believes that, in psychiatric nursing we have a higher calling and leadership in nursing can require a leader who can help followers see that
Transformational Leadership theory
Which theory requires the leader to be honest, fair and socially responsible?
Moral Leadership Theory
What theory comes from servant leadership and emotional intelligence?
Caring leadership
what are the 6 characteristics of caring leaders?
- Respect coworkers as individuals
- Listen to other peoples opinions and preferences
- maintain awareness of their own and others feelings
- empathize with others
- Develop capacity
- Competent
What are the 5 types of conflict?
- Relationship Conflict
- Information conflict
- Interest-based conflict
- Organizational Conflict
- Values based conflict
What is the hardest type of conflict for people to overcome?
Values based conflict
3 steps to handle a conflict
- Identify the problem
- Ensure key issues are exposed
- Resolving the conflict
what was the first theme found in the review of the assigned reading for this unit?
Clarifying role expectations and areas for development at the same time as increasing the influence on patients with mental health problems
what was the second theme found in the review of the assigned reading for this unit?
Using evidence based practice to implement improvements and organizational change in mental health
what was the third theme found in the review of the assigned reading for this unit?
employing communication skills as well as supporting, nurturing and empowering others
