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Leadership and Management Styles Flashcards

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  1. A nurse manager notices that a new graduate nurse is struggling with time management. Which leadership approach is most appropriate initially?

    Answer: Providing close supervision and specific guidance

    New graduates with low competence require a directive, high-task leadership style (telling/coaching) to build skills and confidence.

  2. Which management style is characterized by centralized decision-making and tight control over staff activities?

    Answer: Autocratic

    Autocratic (authoritarian) management involves the leader making decisions unilaterally and maintaining strict control.

  3. An ANM uses data dashboards, process improvement projects, and evidence-based protocols to improve unit outcomes. This reflects which management focus?

    Answer: Transactional management

    Transactional management uses structured systems, performance metrics, and exchanges (rewards/consequences) to achieve organizational goals.

  4. During a crisis on the unit, the ANM takes immediate charge, assigns roles, and gives direct orders. Which leadership style is being demonstrated?

    Answer: Commanding/coercive

    The commanding (coercive) style is appropriate in emergencies where rapid, decisive action is required to ensure safety.

  5. What is the primary disadvantage of a laissez-faire leadership style in a nursing unit?

    Answer: It may result in lack of direction and inconsistent care quality

    Laissez-faire (hands-off) leadership can lead to role ambiguity, poor accountability, and inconsistent patient care outcomes.

  6. A nurse manager focuses on building personal relationships with staff to boost morale after a difficult staffing period. This approach aligns with which of Goleman's leadership styles?

    Answer: Affiliative

    The affiliative style prioritizes emotional bonds and harmony, making it effective for rebuilding team morale and trust.

  7. Which theory suggests that effective leadership depends on matching the leader's style to the maturity and readiness of followers?

    Answer: Situational Leadership Theory

    Situational Leadership Theory (Hersey and Blanchard) holds that no single style is best; effective leaders adapt based on follower development level.