NURS2204 MID-SEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Qualities of nursing leader
1. team player
2. team builder
3. vision setter
4. goal driver
What is a manager (management?)
position of authority.
Concerned with operational aspects: planning, organising, monitoring service care and
delivery
What is the key difference between management and leadership?
Behaviour
Leadership is
doing the right thing
Management is
doing things right
Key elements of leadership (7)
1. influence
2. inspire
3. motivate
,4. decision-making
5. challenge
6. enable
7. model
What are the 6 behaviours of leaders?
1. continuous professional development
2. leading by example
3. giving constructive feedback
4. being adaptable to situations
5. conflict management and resolution
6. risk taking
What are the five parts to the continuous professional development cycle?
1. Identify and plan
2. Learning activities
3. Reflect on your learning
4. Apply your learning
5. Share your learning
what are the 3 main leadership styles?
1. autocratic
2. democratic
3. laissez-faire
What is autocratic leadership?
, strong, trusted, confident, make decisions without team input, use fear and punishment
to motivate others
What is democratic leadership?
inclusivity of team ideas, analyse and openly communicate
Whta is laissez-fair leadership?
provide support and advice, team has freedom to act and make decisions.
§ Can be risky as team may not have knowledge or skill to execute task
§ Style with lowest productivity
What are the three leadership theories of nursing practice?
1. transformational
2. collective
3. authentic
What is the transformational leadership theory?
These leaders are visionaries and inspire positive change in followers.
- Active involvement as leader
- Commitment to excellence
- Motivate and empower staff to reach goals aligned with company mission and vision
- Mentor or role model, lead by example
What are the benefits of transformational theory?
1. improves staff morale
2. improves job satisfaction
3. reduces employee retention
4. achieves organisational change
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Qualities of nursing leader
1. team player
2. team builder
3. vision setter
4. goal driver
What is a manager (management?)
position of authority.
Concerned with operational aspects: planning, organising, monitoring service care and
delivery
What is the key difference between management and leadership?
Behaviour
Leadership is
doing the right thing
Management is
doing things right
Key elements of leadership (7)
1. influence
2. inspire
3. motivate
,4. decision-making
5. challenge
6. enable
7. model
What are the 6 behaviours of leaders?
1. continuous professional development
2. leading by example
3. giving constructive feedback
4. being adaptable to situations
5. conflict management and resolution
6. risk taking
What are the five parts to the continuous professional development cycle?
1. Identify and plan
2. Learning activities
3. Reflect on your learning
4. Apply your learning
5. Share your learning
what are the 3 main leadership styles?
1. autocratic
2. democratic
3. laissez-faire
What is autocratic leadership?
, strong, trusted, confident, make decisions without team input, use fear and punishment
to motivate others
What is democratic leadership?
inclusivity of team ideas, analyse and openly communicate
Whta is laissez-fair leadership?
provide support and advice, team has freedom to act and make decisions.
§ Can be risky as team may not have knowledge or skill to execute task
§ Style with lowest productivity
What are the three leadership theories of nursing practice?
1. transformational
2. collective
3. authentic
What is the transformational leadership theory?
These leaders are visionaries and inspire positive change in followers.
- Active involvement as leader
- Commitment to excellence
- Motivate and empower staff to reach goals aligned with company mission and vision
- Mentor or role model, lead by example
What are the benefits of transformational theory?
1. improves staff morale
2. improves job satisfaction
3. reduces employee retention
4. achieves organisational change
