LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING THEORY AND
APPLICATION 10TH EDITION MARQUIS
HUSTON CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026
FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Problem Solving. Answer: Part of decision making; a systematic
process focusing on analyzing a difficult situation involving higher order
reasoning and evaluation
⩥ Critical Thinking. Answer: The mental process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and
evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion
⩥ Experiential Learning. Answer: Provides mock life experiences to
learn from
Allows learners to apply leadership and management theory
Promotes whole brain thinking and improved problem- solving skills
⩥ Economic man. Answer: -Makes decisions in rational manner
-Has complete knowledge of problem or situation
,-Considers all alternatives
-Has systematic ordering of alternatives
-Selects maximizing choice
⩥ Administrative man. Answer: -Knowledge is fragmented
-Is impossible to accurately predict future consequences
-Considers multiple alternatives but not all
-Makes decisions that are good enough
-Final choice is satisficing
⩥ Leaders. Answer: Empower others; maximize workforce effectiveness
Needed to implement the planned change that is part of system
improvement
⩥ Managers. Answer: Guide, direct, and motivate others
Intervene when goals are threatened
Emphasize control
, ⩥ The management process. Answer: planning-> organizing-> leading->
controlling
⩥ Planning. Answer: Encompasses determining philosophy, goals,
objectives, policies, procedures, and rules; carrying out long- and short-
range projections; determining a fiscal course of action; and managing
planned change
⩥ Organizing. Answer: Includes establishing the structure to carry out
plans, determining the most appropriate type of patient care delivery,
and grouping activities to meet unit goals
Other functions involve working within the structure of the organization
and understanding and using power and authority appropriately.
⩥ Staffing. Answer: Consists of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and
orienting staff. Scheduling, staff development, employee socialization,
and team building are also often included as staffing functions.
⩥ Directing. Answer: Usually entails human resource management
responsibilities, such as motivating, managing conflict, delegating,
communicating, and facilitating collaboration
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING THEORY AND
APPLICATION 10TH EDITION MARQUIS
HUSTON CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026
FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Problem Solving. Answer: Part of decision making; a systematic
process focusing on analyzing a difficult situation involving higher order
reasoning and evaluation
⩥ Critical Thinking. Answer: The mental process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and
evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion
⩥ Experiential Learning. Answer: Provides mock life experiences to
learn from
Allows learners to apply leadership and management theory
Promotes whole brain thinking and improved problem- solving skills
⩥ Economic man. Answer: -Makes decisions in rational manner
-Has complete knowledge of problem or situation
,-Considers all alternatives
-Has systematic ordering of alternatives
-Selects maximizing choice
⩥ Administrative man. Answer: -Knowledge is fragmented
-Is impossible to accurately predict future consequences
-Considers multiple alternatives but not all
-Makes decisions that are good enough
-Final choice is satisficing
⩥ Leaders. Answer: Empower others; maximize workforce effectiveness
Needed to implement the planned change that is part of system
improvement
⩥ Managers. Answer: Guide, direct, and motivate others
Intervene when goals are threatened
Emphasize control
, ⩥ The management process. Answer: planning-> organizing-> leading->
controlling
⩥ Planning. Answer: Encompasses determining philosophy, goals,
objectives, policies, procedures, and rules; carrying out long- and short-
range projections; determining a fiscal course of action; and managing
planned change
⩥ Organizing. Answer: Includes establishing the structure to carry out
plans, determining the most appropriate type of patient care delivery,
and grouping activities to meet unit goals
Other functions involve working within the structure of the organization
and understanding and using power and authority appropriately.
⩥ Staffing. Answer: Consists of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and
orienting staff. Scheduling, staff development, employee socialization,
and team building are also often included as staffing functions.
⩥ Directing. Answer: Usually entails human resource management
responsibilities, such as motivating, managing conflict, delegating,
communicating, and facilitating collaboration
