NR 446 Exam 1 Study Guide | Leadership &
Collaboration Questions &Answers + Rationales|
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What is Decision making
CORRECT ANSWER:
A complex/cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of
action
(The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available options)
what is managerial decision-making modules?
CORRECT ANSWER:
also called rational decision-making models, created to address the weakness
of the traditional process which has 6 steps.
what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives)
-research and identify options
-compare and contrast these options and their consequences
-make a decision
-implement an action plan
-evaluate results
Define Problem-solving
,CORRECT ANSWER:
Part of the decision-making and is a systematic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
(Attempt to identify the root problem in situations)
what is the traditional problem-solving process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper
implementation. (less effective if there are time constraints).
what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-Identify the problem
-gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem
-explore alternative solutions
-evaluate the alternatives
-select the appropriate solution
-implement solution
-evaluate results
Define Critical thinking
CORRECT ANSWER:
Also called reflective thinking, related to evaluation and has a broader scope
than decision making and problem solving. "The mental process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
information to reach an answer or conclusion.
what qualities make a successful decision maker?
CORRECT ANSWER:
courage: willingness to take risks
sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others.
Energy: need energy and desire
Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems.
what are case studies?
CORRECT ANSWER:
stories that impact learning, provide more interactive learning experience.
,what is simulation?
CORRECT ANSWER:
provides learners opportunities for problem solving that have little to no risk to
patients, allows for gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients.
what is problem-based learning?
CORRECT ANSWER:
opportunities for individuals to address and learn from authentic problems
vicariously, meet in small groups and discuss and analyze real-life problems.
what is the nursing process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
theoretical system for problem solving and making decisions, weakness is
requiring clearly stated objectives.
what are the steps to the nursing process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
ADPIE
assess
diagnose
plan
implement
evaluate
what would be an individual variation in decision making?
CORRECT ANSWER:
gender, values, life experiences, individual preference.
what are individual decisions?
CORRECT ANSWER:
those who make decisions alone frequently are not always good because they
are not able to understand problems fully or make decisions from analytical and
intuitive perspectives.
what are organizational decision?
CORRECT ANSWER:
, need for managers and leaders to make quality decisions emphasized.
Autocratic/authoritarian leadership
CORRECT ANSWER:
Strong control over work group
Others are directed with commands
Decision making does not involve others.
productivity is high. found in very large bureaucracies such as the armed
forces.
Democratic leadership
CORRECT ANSWER:
promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers; effective when
cooperation and coordination between groups is necessary. Less control
maintained
Others directed by suggestions/guidance
Decision making involves others
Criticism is constructive
Laissez-faire leadership
CORRECT ANSWER:
appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is needed to
generate alternative solutions. Permissive with little to no control
Provides little to no direction
Places emphasis on the group
Does not criticize
interactional leadership theories: what is reactive?
CORRECT ANSWER:
focuses on past, crisis driven, frequently abusive to subordinates.
interactional leadership theories: what is proactive?
CORRECT ANSWER:
leader and followers become more future oriented and hold common driving
values; management and decision making are more participative.
Management
Collaboration Questions &Answers + Rationales|
Frequently Most Tested Questions and 100%
Accurate | Graded A+, Reviewed and well
Updated | Latest Exam and Brand New Version !!!
What is Decision making
CORRECT ANSWER:
A complex/cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of
action
(The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available options)
what is managerial decision-making modules?
CORRECT ANSWER:
also called rational decision-making models, created to address the weakness
of the traditional process which has 6 steps.
what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives)
-research and identify options
-compare and contrast these options and their consequences
-make a decision
-implement an action plan
-evaluate results
Define Problem-solving
,CORRECT ANSWER:
Part of the decision-making and is a systematic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
(Attempt to identify the root problem in situations)
what is the traditional problem-solving process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper
implementation. (less effective if there are time constraints).
what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
-Identify the problem
-gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem
-explore alternative solutions
-evaluate the alternatives
-select the appropriate solution
-implement solution
-evaluate results
Define Critical thinking
CORRECT ANSWER:
Also called reflective thinking, related to evaluation and has a broader scope
than decision making and problem solving. "The mental process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
information to reach an answer or conclusion.
what qualities make a successful decision maker?
CORRECT ANSWER:
courage: willingness to take risks
sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others.
Energy: need energy and desire
Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems.
what are case studies?
CORRECT ANSWER:
stories that impact learning, provide more interactive learning experience.
,what is simulation?
CORRECT ANSWER:
provides learners opportunities for problem solving that have little to no risk to
patients, allows for gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients.
what is problem-based learning?
CORRECT ANSWER:
opportunities for individuals to address and learn from authentic problems
vicariously, meet in small groups and discuss and analyze real-life problems.
what is the nursing process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
theoretical system for problem solving and making decisions, weakness is
requiring clearly stated objectives.
what are the steps to the nursing process?
CORRECT ANSWER:
ADPIE
assess
diagnose
plan
implement
evaluate
what would be an individual variation in decision making?
CORRECT ANSWER:
gender, values, life experiences, individual preference.
what are individual decisions?
CORRECT ANSWER:
those who make decisions alone frequently are not always good because they
are not able to understand problems fully or make decisions from analytical and
intuitive perspectives.
what are organizational decision?
CORRECT ANSWER:
, need for managers and leaders to make quality decisions emphasized.
Autocratic/authoritarian leadership
CORRECT ANSWER:
Strong control over work group
Others are directed with commands
Decision making does not involve others.
productivity is high. found in very large bureaucracies such as the armed
forces.
Democratic leadership
CORRECT ANSWER:
promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers; effective when
cooperation and coordination between groups is necessary. Less control
maintained
Others directed by suggestions/guidance
Decision making involves others
Criticism is constructive
Laissez-faire leadership
CORRECT ANSWER:
appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is needed to
generate alternative solutions. Permissive with little to no control
Provides little to no direction
Places emphasis on the group
Does not criticize
interactional leadership theories: what is reactive?
CORRECT ANSWER:
focuses on past, crisis driven, frequently abusive to subordinates.
interactional leadership theories: what is proactive?
CORRECT ANSWER:
leader and followers become more future oriented and hold common driving
values; management and decision making are more participative.
Management
