Deck 2: The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management

Question 1

How does precepting differ from the role of a mentor?
1)Preceptors are assigned to the role.
2)Preceptors are less experienced than the other person.
3)Preceptors help the other person throughout her or his career.
4)Preceptors are accountable for the actions of the other person.

Answer 1

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Question 2

A nurse leader feels responsible for the "larger picture," oversees the implementation of change, and gives one's self-interests a "back seat" to the interests of the group. Which element is this nurse leader displaying?
1)Vision
2)Creativity
3)Stewardship
4)Assertiveness

Answer 2

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Question 3

A nurse is comparing a manager's and a leader's power base. Where does a leader's power base originate?
1)Holding the position
2)Doing things right
3)Having the ability to motivate followers
4)Being appointed by the organization

Answer 3

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Question 4

Nurses who are leaders and want to change care delivery practices must be willing to implement which activity?
1)Complaining openly about current practices
2)Telling members of the group what they need to do to make the change happen
3)Keeping the group in a constant state of flux so they never get too comfortable with the status quo
4)Proposing new practices after carefully reviewing relevant research and planning change strategies

Question 5

Which perspective will distinguish a leader from a manager? A nurse leader's perspective is:
1)Short-range, with an eye on order.
2)Long-range, with an eye on the horizon.
3)Long-range, with an eye on the position.
4)Short-range, with an eye on profit margin.

Question 6

A nurse develops a personal definition of leadership. Which characteristics of that definition indicate the nurse understands the concept and how it differs from management?
1)A leader acts with integrity and passion.
2)A leader uses her or his power to direct others.
3)A leader directs others to do what is mandated.
4)A leader authorizes permission for other's actions.

Question 7

Being able to articulate one's vision and engage others to achieve it requires effective leadership skills along with a great amount of:
1)Authority and power.
2)Knowledge and authority.
3)Political savvy and power.
4)Determination and persistence.

Question 8

Which person best represents a leader with a vision of enhancing each individual's ability to communicate globally while at the same time providing almost universal access to all?
1)Mother Teresa caring for the poorest of the poor in India
2)Fred Smith providing overnight mail and package delivery
3)Steve Jobs developing desktop computers for personal use
4)Henry Ford inventing affordable cars for the average American

Question 9

Which statement describes management more so than it describes leadership?
1)It is more of an art than a science.
2)It focuses on renewal of the group.
3)It seems to generate relative disorder.
4)It is "tidy," with steps that can be clearly outlined.

Question 10

Robert Frost, the great American poet, said, "Some men see things as they are and say why? I dream of things that never were and say why not?" This statement best reflects which of the following elements of leadership?
1)Vision
2)Power
3)Change
4)Stewardship

Question 11

A nurse leader is mentoring, providing personal attention, and role modeling. Which leadership element is the nurse demonstrating?
1)Facilitating change
2)Formulating a vision
3)Providing stewardship
4)Developing/renewing followers

Question 12

A nurse is asked by a coworker what the difference is between leadership and management. How should the nurse respond?
1)"Leadership focuses on people."
2)"Leadership focuses on balance."
3)"Leadership focuses on the status quo."
4)"Leadership focuses on the bottom line."

Question 13

Which action should the nurse take to improve communication skills that are essential for effective leadership?
1)Read professional journals regularly.
2)Achieve national certification in one's specialty area.
3)Attend a professional conference or lecture on the impact of managed care.
4)Participate actively as a member of a patient care or nursing initiative committee.

Question 14

A nurse leader is striving to promote collaboration, cooperation, and inclusiveness in the group. Which task is the nurse leader displaying?
1)Renewing
2)Motivating
3)Representing the group
4)Achieving a workable unity

Question 15

Which nurse is not in a position of authority but still has the potential to be a strong leader?
1)Staff nurse
2)Nurse manager
3)Nurse supervisor
4)Nurse administrator

Question 16

Zaleznik said that leaders are "twice born." How should the nurse interpret this statement?
1)Their lives are harmonious and very much influenced by others' opinions.
2)Their thoughts and viewpoints reflect the status quo and generally do not effect change.
3)They are a part of the organizational environment and need to represent the organization's viewpoint.
4)Their lives tend to be full of challenging experiences and their leadership emerges from the consequences of these experiences, which have affected their learning.

Question 17

Which action best indicates the nurse is a leader?
1)Has a title
2)Inspires others
3)Has enthusiasm
4)Focuses on doing things right

Question 18

A nurse is developing a personal definition of leadership. Which concept is important to include in that definition?
1)Leadership just happens.
2)Leadership can be learned.
3)Leadership is limited to an elite few.
4)Leadership is the same as management.

Question 19

Which important quality of a leader is often overlooked?
1)Being cautious
2)Being a risk taker
3)Being cost effective
4)Being careful not to "upset anyone in authority"

Question 20

Which category of nurses "rock the boat" as little as possible to accomplish a goal?
1)Nurse leaders
2)Nurse managers
3)Nurse entrepreneurs
4)Nurse innovators

Question 21

What makes professional nurses be in an excellent position to provide leadership regarding health-care issues? Select all that apply.
1)Desire to avoid conflict at all costs
2)Good communication skills
3)Credibility with the public
4)Ability to work collaboratively with others
5)Knowledge that exceeds that of other health-care team members

Question 22

Broome (2011) asserts that leaders who will shape the future need to:
1)Know when to lead and when to follow.
2)Develop strong business plans that keep the "bottom line" down.
3)Be aware of followers' needs to have rests or vacations every 2 to 3 months.
4)Push the organization's mission and goals no matter what the group's vision is.

Question 23

A nurse leader is helping others understand what the vision is and how their contributions relate to the vision. Which task is the nurse leader demonstrating?
1)Managing
2)Explaining
3)Affirming values
4)Serving as a symbol

Question 24

A nurse is teaching about leadership. Which concepts should the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.
1)Problem-solving
2)Affirmation of values
3)Stewardship
4)Motivation
5)Change

Question 25

Which activity will allow staff nurses to integrate more leading into their careers?
1)Resisting changes suggested by new members of the group
2)Volunteering to work overtime as a role model for peers
3)Mentoring new colleagues to enhance their successful integration
4)Focusing on nursing while avoiding multidisciplinary interactions