C HAPTER 07: G AINING P ERSONAL
I NSIGHT : B EING AN E FFECTIVE
F OLLOWER AND L EADER
Yoder-Wise: Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse manager when in the formal leadership position attempts to
translate the picture or vision of her facilit y across for the s taff nurses.
The manager is faced with a staff who is resistant to the vision of the
facilit y. What is the theory the manger needs to incorporate to be
effective?
a. Model the Way
b. Inspire a Shared Vision
c. Challenge the Process
d. The Four Agreements
ANS: B
In this instance, the nurse manager needs to utilize the theory of
Inspire a Share Vision. This is an expectation of leaders to be able to
contribute by translating the big picture vision to the staff.
TOP: AONE competency: Leadership
, 2. The manager is using se lf-reflection to gain insight into improving the
leadership skills. By using self -awareness what does a leader develop?
a. New knowledge
b. Personal growth
c. Improved self esteem
d. Management skills
ANS: A
By using the self-awareness, and essential task for leader ship the
leader cultivates personal insights and new knowledge of themselves as
a leader. Personal growth may or may not occur with self -reflection,
improved self -esteem is not guaranteed, and management skills are not
obtained.
TOP: AONE competency: Lead ership
3. In developing leadership skills, one should focus on authentic leadership.
The theory of authentic leadership focuses on various factors. What is the
top priorit y in development of authentic leadership?
a. Honest relationships
b. Organizational task
c. Accomplishment of goals
d. Exploring others
ANS: A
The top priorit y in development of authentic leadership is development
of honest relationships. Valuing what each person brings to the group
trusting the group, exploring other ideas, accomplishing goals, and
I NSIGHT : B EING AN E FFECTIVE
F OLLOWER AND L EADER
Yoder-Wise: Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse manager when in the formal leadership position attempts to
translate the picture or vision of her facilit y across for the s taff nurses.
The manager is faced with a staff who is resistant to the vision of the
facilit y. What is the theory the manger needs to incorporate to be
effective?
a. Model the Way
b. Inspire a Shared Vision
c. Challenge the Process
d. The Four Agreements
ANS: B
In this instance, the nurse manager needs to utilize the theory of
Inspire a Share Vision. This is an expectation of leaders to be able to
contribute by translating the big picture vision to the staff.
TOP: AONE competency: Leadership
, 2. The manager is using se lf-reflection to gain insight into improving the
leadership skills. By using self -awareness what does a leader develop?
a. New knowledge
b. Personal growth
c. Improved self esteem
d. Management skills
ANS: A
By using the self-awareness, and essential task for leader ship the
leader cultivates personal insights and new knowledge of themselves as
a leader. Personal growth may or may not occur with self -reflection,
improved self -esteem is not guaranteed, and management skills are not
obtained.
TOP: AONE competency: Lead ership
3. In developing leadership skills, one should focus on authentic leadership.
The theory of authentic leadership focuses on various factors. What is the
top priorit y in development of authentic leadership?
a. Honest relationships
b. Organizational task
c. Accomplishment of goals
d. Exploring others
ANS: A
The top priorit y in development of authentic leadership is development
of honest relationships. Valuing what each person brings to the group
trusting the group, exploring other ideas, accomplishing goals, and
