Healthcare Leadership Exam 3
questions with correct answers
individualist vs collectivist cultures - correct answer ✔✔ individualist- self oriented
collectivist- team oriented
- the cultures have significantly different perceptions of work and performance
uncertainty avoidance - correct answer ✔✔ risk taking and plan implementation without all
information and org coupling- thick with rules and guidelines
gender equality - correct answer ✔✔ assertive, material, and competitive cultures tend to be
masculine
- collaborative, harmonious, and nurturing cultures take on a feminine persona
high context communication - correct answer ✔✔ transfer meaning with more emphasis on the
situation
- low context communication cultures emphasize the sender's responsibility to transfer
communication meaning more than the situation
7 characteristics encompassed by the new paradigm of thinkers - correct answer ✔✔ 1. thinking
in open systems in contrast with fixed, ideal states
2. integration of multicultural characteristics into decision making
3. viewing things locally (acting locally)
4. global distribution
5. use of tech to scan the environment
6. a full toolbox of knowledge of how to use all of the tools
, 7. personal characteristics of resourcefulness, fearlessness, toughness, competence, humor, and
playfulness
high performing societies value - correct answer ✔✔ 1. training
2. competitiveness and materialism
3. direct communication and formal feedback
characteristics of a culturally sensitive leader - correct answer ✔✔ 1. charismatic and visionary,
inspirational, self-sacrificing
2. consistently able to lead with integrity
3. decisive
4. performance oriented
5. team collaborative and integrative
6. diplomatic benevolent
7. administratively competent
why should leaders be culturally aware? - correct answer ✔✔ health care leaders will lead and
work with people from different countries, backgrounds, and societies
what type of societies are more likely to resist change - correct answer ✔✔ societies that avoid
high uncertainty (uncertainty avoidance)
why must a leader be a good follower? - correct answer ✔✔ every healthcare leader usually
works in a position where they are a leader and a follower
characteristics of good followers - correct answer ✔✔ great attitude
commit to responsibilities
complete assigned and unassigned necessary tasks
questions with correct answers
individualist vs collectivist cultures - correct answer ✔✔ individualist- self oriented
collectivist- team oriented
- the cultures have significantly different perceptions of work and performance
uncertainty avoidance - correct answer ✔✔ risk taking and plan implementation without all
information and org coupling- thick with rules and guidelines
gender equality - correct answer ✔✔ assertive, material, and competitive cultures tend to be
masculine
- collaborative, harmonious, and nurturing cultures take on a feminine persona
high context communication - correct answer ✔✔ transfer meaning with more emphasis on the
situation
- low context communication cultures emphasize the sender's responsibility to transfer
communication meaning more than the situation
7 characteristics encompassed by the new paradigm of thinkers - correct answer ✔✔ 1. thinking
in open systems in contrast with fixed, ideal states
2. integration of multicultural characteristics into decision making
3. viewing things locally (acting locally)
4. global distribution
5. use of tech to scan the environment
6. a full toolbox of knowledge of how to use all of the tools
, 7. personal characteristics of resourcefulness, fearlessness, toughness, competence, humor, and
playfulness
high performing societies value - correct answer ✔✔ 1. training
2. competitiveness and materialism
3. direct communication and formal feedback
characteristics of a culturally sensitive leader - correct answer ✔✔ 1. charismatic and visionary,
inspirational, self-sacrificing
2. consistently able to lead with integrity
3. decisive
4. performance oriented
5. team collaborative and integrative
6. diplomatic benevolent
7. administratively competent
why should leaders be culturally aware? - correct answer ✔✔ health care leaders will lead and
work with people from different countries, backgrounds, and societies
what type of societies are more likely to resist change - correct answer ✔✔ societies that avoid
high uncertainty (uncertainty avoidance)
why must a leader be a good follower? - correct answer ✔✔ every healthcare leader usually
works in a position where they are a leader and a follower
characteristics of good followers - correct answer ✔✔ great attitude
commit to responsibilities
complete assigned and unassigned necessary tasks
