NURS 3100 Leadership And Change Test 1 Questions
And Answers
self-awareness ANS cognitive awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values, behavior, and the
feedback from others
why is self-awareness important for nurses ANS important for nurses to understand their own attitudes,
behaviours, and values as they are always in interaction with people who are unique and do not necessarily have the
same characteristics
most important and essential aspect of a professional nurse ANS self awareness
self awareness leads too... ANS competency in provision of high quality nursing care
most effective way to improve self awareness ANS reflection
types of leadership ANS -transactional leadership
-transformational leadership
transactional leadership ANS leadership style where leaders rely on rewards and punishments to achieve optimal
job performance from their subordinates
-both the leader and followers benefit
transformational leadership ANS knows how to encourage, inspire, and motivate employees to perform in ways
that create meaningful change
-have increased emotional intelligence
most common type of leadership in health care ANS transactional
interdisciplinary (interprofessional) teams ANS planned, interdependent collaboration among team members
-common goals and common decision making process
-reflective of a model of shared leadership
,-most conducive approach for improving professional relationships, increasing efficiency and coordination of
services, and promoting positive health outcomes for clients
multidisciplinary teams ANS several professionals work on same project independently or in parallel
-interactions are limited of transient
approaches to leadership ANS -authoritarian
-democratic/participative
-laissez faire
authoritarian approach to leadership ANS leader has total decision making power and absolute control over his
subordinates
democratic/participative approach to leadership ANS team members have input into the decision making process
and share responsibility for implementing and evaluating the outcomes of those decisions
laissez fair approach to leadership ANS leaders have an attitude of trust and reliance on employees
primary care ANS like 'one stop shopping' for health services
ex: a primary care doctor
primary health care ANS encompasses more than the traditional health care services
ex: housing, policy, etc.
effective teams ANS utilize the knowledge, experience, and expertise of all members in a collaborative effort to
achieve goals
characteristics of followership ANS -followership is voluntary
-followership is an art
-complement the leaders activities
-contributions are often under-apreciated
-know when to assume the role of leader if necessary
, Followership ANS -more dangers and few rewards
-leaders are expected to support followers
types of followers ANS -alienated followers
-effective/exemplary followers
-sheep
-'yes' people
-pragmatics (new category)
alienated followers ANS Critical, independent thinkers, but they are passive in their roles.
-potentially hostile
effective/exemplary followers ANS -many of the same characteristics as leaders
can think for themselves, act as needed to carry out their duties often identifying problems and points out the
problems to the leader before the problems become insurmountable, and be unafraid to question the leader.
Berg (1998) additional characteristics of effective/exemplary followers ANS -interesting characters
-loyal and supportive
-bold and colourful
-distinctive voice leaders listen to
-express ideas and voice conflicting views
effective/exemplary followers want leaders who are.... ANS -honest
-inspiring
-competent
-forward looking
effective/exemplary followers expect... ANS credibility
Sheep followers ANS passive, dependent uncritical thinking, never go beyond assignment, require direction
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