MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NUR 315 LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT – EXAM 2|QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE
1.
A nurse manager wants to improve staff motivation. Which theory is most appropriate?
A. Maslow
B. Taylor
C. Fayol
D. Weber
Answer: A
Rationale: Maslow focuses on human needs and motivation.
2.
Herzberg’s two-factor theory includes:
A. Needs and wants
B. Hygiene and motivators
C. Inputs and outputs
D. Rewards and punishment
Answer: B
Rationale: Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction; motivators increase satisfaction.
3.
Which is a hygiene factor?
A. Achievement
B. Recognition
C. Salary
D. Growth
Answer: C
Rationale: Salary prevents dissatisfaction but does not motivate.
,4.
Equity theory focuses on:
A. Needs
B. Fairness
C. Authority
D. Communication
Answer: B
Rationale: Employees compare input-output ratios.
5.
A staff nurse feels unfairly treated compared to peers. This reflects:
A. Maslow
B. Equity theory
C. Herzberg
D. Lewin
Answer: B
Rationale: Perceived fairness affects motivation.
6.
Expectancy theory suggests motivation depends on:
A. Rewards only
B. Effort and expected outcome
C. Authority
D. Policies
Answer: B
Rationale: Motivation is based on expected success and reward.
7.
A leader who rewards staff for performance uses:
A. Transformational
B. Transactional
C. Laissez-faire
, D. Democratic
Answer: B
Rationale: Transactional leadership is based on rewards and penalties.
8.
Transformational leaders:
A. Control staff
B. Inspire change
C. Avoid decisions
D. Focus on tasks
Answer: B
Rationale: They motivate innovation and growth.
9.
Servant leadership focuses on:
A. Authority
B. Serving others
C. Control
D. Punishment
Answer: B
Rationale: Leaders prioritize needs of followers.
10.
Situational leadership depends on:
A. Policies
B. Staff readiness
C. Budget
D. Rules
Answer: B
Rationale: Style adapts to staff competence and commitment.
11.
MANAGEMENT – EXAM 2|QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE
1.
A nurse manager wants to improve staff motivation. Which theory is most appropriate?
A. Maslow
B. Taylor
C. Fayol
D. Weber
Answer: A
Rationale: Maslow focuses on human needs and motivation.
2.
Herzberg’s two-factor theory includes:
A. Needs and wants
B. Hygiene and motivators
C. Inputs and outputs
D. Rewards and punishment
Answer: B
Rationale: Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction; motivators increase satisfaction.
3.
Which is a hygiene factor?
A. Achievement
B. Recognition
C. Salary
D. Growth
Answer: C
Rationale: Salary prevents dissatisfaction but does not motivate.
,4.
Equity theory focuses on:
A. Needs
B. Fairness
C. Authority
D. Communication
Answer: B
Rationale: Employees compare input-output ratios.
5.
A staff nurse feels unfairly treated compared to peers. This reflects:
A. Maslow
B. Equity theory
C. Herzberg
D. Lewin
Answer: B
Rationale: Perceived fairness affects motivation.
6.
Expectancy theory suggests motivation depends on:
A. Rewards only
B. Effort and expected outcome
C. Authority
D. Policies
Answer: B
Rationale: Motivation is based on expected success and reward.
7.
A leader who rewards staff for performance uses:
A. Transformational
B. Transactional
C. Laissez-faire
, D. Democratic
Answer: B
Rationale: Transactional leadership is based on rewards and penalties.
8.
Transformational leaders:
A. Control staff
B. Inspire change
C. Avoid decisions
D. Focus on tasks
Answer: B
Rationale: They motivate innovation and growth.
9.
Servant leadership focuses on:
A. Authority
B. Serving others
C. Control
D. Punishment
Answer: B
Rationale: Leaders prioritize needs of followers.
10.
Situational leadership depends on:
A. Policies
B. Staff readiness
C. Budget
D. Rules
Answer: B
Rationale: Style adapts to staff competence and commitment.
11.
