The nurse manager is using the process model of leadership to determin

QUESTION

The nurse manager is using the process model of leadership to determine how best to improve staff attendance for his scheduled shifts. Which are considerations in stage 1 of the process? Select all that apply.

1. Determine the desired outcome.
2. Identify the participants.
3. Generate ideas for action.
4. Describe situational influences.
5. Identify associated barriers.

ANSWER:

Answer: 1; 2; 4

Rationale:
• Determine the desired outcome: The process model of leadership involves three stages. The first action of stage 1 is to determine the desired outcome, which in this case it is to decrease staff call-ins.
• Identify the participants: The second step of stage 1 is to identify the participants, and the nurse manager must consider all staff under direct responsibility.
• Generate ideas for action: The third consideration is not generating ideas for action. This is the first action of stage 2. The third consideration in stage 1 is to describe the organizational climate and structure.
• Describe situational influences: This is one of the considerations in stage 1, as it is the fifth and final action needed in stage 1.
• Identify associated barriers: Identifying barriers does not occur until stage 2 in the process model of leadership.