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involves the use of interpersonal skills to influence others to accomplish a specific goal
required elements: Leader, Follower, Situation correct answers Leadership
individuals who use there interpersonal skills to motivate or inspire to reach a goal
-are important to organizational structure. correct answers Leaders
persuasive
creative
resourceful
confident
relational correct answers Characteristics of Leaders
official or appointed person; always formal
unit, department, or organization
"Get the Work Done"
- balance budgets
-staffing needs
-client needs correct answers Managers
skill set is different from a staff nurse
knowledge gap- application of observed/ learned behavior
lack of formal management training; increasing formal education helps with this. correct answers
Managers 2
hired of elected by organization to fill formal role
,allowed to make decisions and independent actions
example- chief nursing officer, nurse manager, president of local CC nursing organization correct
answers Formal Leader
no official appointment of designation as a leader
recognized per perceived by group or peers as leader related to capabilities or expertise.
-experienced staff nurse, clerk correct answers Informal Leader
autocratic
democratic
laissez- faire
transactional
transformational
shared correct answers Leadership Styles
also Authoritarian
makes decisions for group
believes individuals are externally motivated
leader determines policies, gives orders, and directions correct answers Autocratic Leadership
group may feel secure with well-defined procedures, predicts activities
effective when project must be completed quickly, efficiently
-most effective when urget decisions must be made (code blue, emergency) correct answers
Benefit of Autocratic
group's needs for creativity, autonomy, self-motivation not met
group may be passive in problem solving correct answers Risk of Autocratic
, leader seen as catalyst, facilitator, actively guiding group towards its goals
-encourages group discussion and decision making
-assumes that individuals are internally motivated
-has faith in the group's ability to accomplish goals
-group productivity, satisfaction tends to be high
Less efficient, more cumbersome than autocratic
allows self-motivation, creativity among group members
*can be extremely effective in healthcare setting* correct answers Democratic Leadership
leader recognizes group's need for autonomy, self- regulation
-leader uses hands- off approach; less directive, more permissive
-assumes that group is internally motivated correct answers Laissez- Faire Leadership
most effective for groups whose members have personal, professional maturity correct answers
Benefit Laissez Faire
group members may work at cross purposes because of lack or coordination, cooperation correct
answers Risk Lassiez- Faire
leader has relationship with group members based something the group values
-incentives promote loyalty and performance (double pay for weekend work of extra day off)
focus is on day-to-day task & understanding/meeting group's needs
-some incentives may be considered negative correct answers Transactional Leadership
leader uses empowerment to motivate group towards reaching goals
-knows follower's attributes & focuses on shared values, trust and abilities.
-promotes independence, individual growth, change
Fosters creativity, risk taking, commitment, collaboration. correct answers Transformational
involves the use of interpersonal skills to influence others to accomplish a specific goal
required elements: Leader, Follower, Situation correct answers Leadership
individuals who use there interpersonal skills to motivate or inspire to reach a goal
-are important to organizational structure. correct answers Leaders
persuasive
creative
resourceful
confident
relational correct answers Characteristics of Leaders
official or appointed person; always formal
unit, department, or organization
"Get the Work Done"
- balance budgets
-staffing needs
-client needs correct answers Managers
skill set is different from a staff nurse
knowledge gap- application of observed/ learned behavior
lack of formal management training; increasing formal education helps with this. correct answers
Managers 2
hired of elected by organization to fill formal role
,allowed to make decisions and independent actions
example- chief nursing officer, nurse manager, president of local CC nursing organization correct
answers Formal Leader
no official appointment of designation as a leader
recognized per perceived by group or peers as leader related to capabilities or expertise.
-experienced staff nurse, clerk correct answers Informal Leader
autocratic
democratic
laissez- faire
transactional
transformational
shared correct answers Leadership Styles
also Authoritarian
makes decisions for group
believes individuals are externally motivated
leader determines policies, gives orders, and directions correct answers Autocratic Leadership
group may feel secure with well-defined procedures, predicts activities
effective when project must be completed quickly, efficiently
-most effective when urget decisions must be made (code blue, emergency) correct answers
Benefit of Autocratic
group's needs for creativity, autonomy, self-motivation not met
group may be passive in problem solving correct answers Risk of Autocratic
, leader seen as catalyst, facilitator, actively guiding group towards its goals
-encourages group discussion and decision making
-assumes that individuals are internally motivated
-has faith in the group's ability to accomplish goals
-group productivity, satisfaction tends to be high
Less efficient, more cumbersome than autocratic
allows self-motivation, creativity among group members
*can be extremely effective in healthcare setting* correct answers Democratic Leadership
leader recognizes group's need for autonomy, self- regulation
-leader uses hands- off approach; less directive, more permissive
-assumes that group is internally motivated correct answers Laissez- Faire Leadership
most effective for groups whose members have personal, professional maturity correct answers
Benefit Laissez Faire
group members may work at cross purposes because of lack or coordination, cooperation correct
answers Risk Lassiez- Faire
leader has relationship with group members based something the group values
-incentives promote loyalty and performance (double pay for weekend work of extra day off)
focus is on day-to-day task & understanding/meeting group's needs
-some incentives may be considered negative correct answers Transactional Leadership
leader uses empowerment to motivate group towards reaching goals
-knows follower's attributes & focuses on shared values, trust and abilities.
-promotes independence, individual growth, change
Fosters creativity, risk taking, commitment, collaboration. correct answers Transformational
