Deck 1: Nursing Leadership,Management,and Motivation

Question 1

Lussier (1999)noted that there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories.Which of the following is considered a process motivation theory?

A)equity theory
B)hierarchy of needs theory
C)expectancy-relatedness-growth theory
D)hygiene maintenance and motivation factors

Answer 1

equity theory

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a management decision role?

A)entrepreneur
B)disturbance handler
C)allocator of resources
D)liaison

Answer 2

liaison

Question 3

In situational theory,a telling leadership style is considered to be:

A)high task, high relationship behavior
B)high task, low relationship behavior
C)low task, high relationship behavior
D)low task, low relationship behavior

Answer 3

high task, low relationship behavior

Question 4

Mintzberg's managerial taxonomy includes three categories of managerial roles.Which of the following is not one of those categories?

A)Information-processing roles
B)interpersonal roles
C)managing roles
D)decision-making roles

Question 5

Which of the following motivation theories and models contains: collective decision making,long-term employment,use of quality circles,and holistic concern and mentoring?

A)Theory X
B)Theory Y
C)Theory Z
D)McClelland's model

Question 6

A leader who focuses on the day-to-day operations of a unit or department and short-term goals is considered to be a:

A)transformational leader
B)charismatic leader
C)transactional leader
D)autocratic leader

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the content motivation theories?

A)Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
B)Alderfer's expectancy-relatedness growth theory
C)Equity theory
D)McClelland's manifest needs theory

Question 8

According to Lussier (1999),motivation __________.

A)is unconsciously demonstrated by people
B)occurs externally to influence behavior
C)is determined by the choices of others
D)occurs internally to influence behavior

Question 9

The acronym used to identify Gulick and Urwick's (1937)seven principles associated with management is:

A)PDQRZ
B)POSDCORB
C)POSCORD
D)POSDCD

Question 10

A leader who is committed to a vision that empowers others is called a ________ leader.

A)transformational
B)charismatic
C)transactional
D)autocratic

Question 11

Fiedler's (1967)contingency theory of leadership is based upon three primary factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

A)leader-member relations
B)follower-joiner relations
C)task structure
D)position power

Question 12

Leadership that is based upon occupying a position in an organization is called:

A)informal leadership
B)formal leadership
C)leadership
D)management

Question 13

Kirkpatrick and Locke identified six traits that separate leaders from nonleaders.These traits are:

A)respectability, trustworthiness, flexibility, self-confidence, intelligence, and sociability
B)self-confidence, progression of experiences, influence of others, personal life factors, honesty, and drive
C)intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, sociability, and honesty
D)drive, desire to lead, honesty, self-confidence, cognitive ability, and knowledge of business

Question 14

The type of leadership that is participatory and delegates authority to others is called:

A)autocratic
B)democratic
C)laissez-faire
D)employee-centered

Question 15

When leaders work to remove obstacles and barriers while employees have self-control and self-discipline and are rewarded by their involvement in their work,they are working under which theory?

A)Hierarchy of needs
B)Two-factor theory
C)Theory Z
D)Theory Y

Question 16

Leaders who "commit people to action,convert followers into leaders,and convert leaders into agents of change" are called:

A)transactional leaders
B)situational leaders
C)charismatic leaders
D)transformational leaders

Question 17

The leadership theory that considers follower readiness as a factor in determining leadership style is called:

A)contingency
B)path goal
C)situational
D)charismatic

Question 18

Bennis and Nanus (2003)identified fundamental qualities that effective leaders share.These three qualities are:

A)vision, passion, and integrity
B)knowledge of self, honesty, and maturity
C)intelligence, self-confidence, and determination
D)honesty, self-awareness, and sociability

Question 19

In contingency theory,the feeling and attitudes of followers regarding acceptance,trust,and credibility of the leader are called:

A)task structure
B)position power
C)low task structure
D)leader-member relations

Question 20

The theory that includes maintenance and motivation factors is:

A)Maslow's hierarchy of needs
B)Herzberg's two-factor theory
C)McGregor's theory X and theory Y
D)Ouchi's theory Z

Question 21

Nursing is transitioning into the information age.Trends that are occurring with this transformation are termed which of the following? Select all that apply.

A)mobility
B)virtuality
C)user-driven practices
D)application of technology

Question 22

Organizations meet self-actualization needs of employees by:

A)merit pay increases
B)achievement and promotion
C)safe working conditions
D)providing job security

Question 23

Which of the following researchers did not coin the phrase "Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right"? Select all that apply.

A)Kotter (1990)
B)Stodgill (1948)
C)McCall (1998)
D)Bennis and Nanus (2003)

Question 24

Five basic emotional and social competencies have been associated with emotional intelligence.Which of the following are some of these competencies? Select all that apply.

A)self-awareness
B)self-regulation
C)motivation
D)self-actualization

Question 25

Which of the following are considered to be the three major classifications of leadership theories? Select all that apply.

A)behavioral
B)contingency
C)motivational
D)contemporary

Question 26

Benner's Model of Novice to Expert (1984)is based on how many levels of experience?

A)five
B)six
C)seven
D)four

Question 27

One common employee motivation problem may be seen when staff have a lack of goals.One solution to this problem could include:

A)Well-defined job descriptions
B)pay for performance
C)feedback on performance
D)enhanced hygiene factors

Question 28

According to Benner's Model the competent nurse has approximately ______years of work experience?

A)three-five
B)one-two
C)four-six
D)two-three

Question 29

One important component of leadership is:

A)influence
B)control
C)self-directed employees
D)being liked by everyone