QUESTION The essence of leadership is the leader’s ability to: A. Get people to work together. B. Impress other people. C. Help others meet their personal goals. D. Influence the group to follow the leader’s way of thinking. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION Sally meets with all the staff to get input on the governance of the unit. Her management style is most likely: A. Autocratic. B. Participative. C. Directive. D. Permissive. ANSWER: ANS: B
QUESTION According to “trait theories,” the most common traits of a good leader are: A. Information giving and decision-making. B. Public speaking and nonrisk behaviors. C. Intelligence and initiative. D. Verbal and written communication skills. ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION During a code, Sue begins giving orders to the staff. Her management style at this time is: A. Nondirective. B. Permissive. C. Controlling. D. Participative. ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION Of the following qualities, which would least likely be attributed to an effective nursing leader? A. Energy and integrity B. Pessimism and stress C. Courage and initiative D. Optimism and perseverance ANSWER: ANS: B
QUESTION An example of a human relations-oriented manager is one who: A. Motivates employees to work to their highest potential. B. Uses control rather than guidance. C. Assumes close supervision over staff development. D. Implements punishment rather than rewards. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION Behaviors of an effective leader include: A. Obstructing the exchange of information. B. Being unable to communicate effectively. C. Giving only negative feedback. D. Developing oneself and others. ANSWER: ANS: D
QUESTION Which of the following qualities would be detrimental to effective nursing management? A. Leadership B. Clinical expertise C. Business sense D. Minimum communication ANSWER: ANS: D