Sheila C. Grossman; Theresa M. Valiga
TEST BANK
The New Leadership Challenge ; Creating the Future of
Nursing
6th Edition
9781719640411 Table of content
Chapter 1: The Phenomenon of Leadership: Classic/Hi storical and Contemporary Perspectives on
Leadership
Chapter 2: The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management
Chapter 3: Disequilibrium and Chaos: Challenging, I nvigorating, and Growth Producing
Chapter 4: The World and New Leadership: Changing O ur Thinking About Leadership
Chapter 5: Followership and Empowerment
Chapter 6: Leadership as an Integral Component of E ach Nurse’s Professional Role
Chapter 7: Vision and Creativity
Chapter 8: Gender Perspectives in Leadership
Chapter 9: Shaping a Preferred Future for Nursing
Chapter 10: Developing as a Leader Throughout One’s Career
Chapter 11: Leadership, Excellence, and Professiona l Involvement: All Essential to Creating a Preferre d
Future for Nursing G R A D E S B O O S T . C O MGrossman New Leadership, 6e Chapter 1, Test Bank 1 Chapter 1: The Phenomenon of Leadership: Classical/Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Leadership MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse manager is reviewing different leadership theories. Which theory should the manager identify that stresses the significance of the environment or circumstance, notes that the leader emerges but is not necessarily chosen, and gives little recognition to followers? A. Trait theory B. Complexity theory C. Situational theory D. Great man theory ANS: C Page: 3 Feedback A Incorrect because trait theory is focused only on the characteristics of the leader. B Incorrect because complexity theory acknowledges the complexity of social processes and views leadership as an outcome of interactions. C Correct because situational theory includes the environment and emphasizes that the leader is not necessarily chosen but evolves. D Incorrect because great man theory stresses only the leader. 2. The nurse manager is implementing transformational leadership on a client care area. Which action should the manager take when using idealized influence to motivate staff? A. Increase the staff’s confidence and trust . B. Teach the staff to be goal-oriented and responsible. C. Encourage creativity and new approaches to problems. D. Assist staff to continue working hard and self-actualize. ANS: A Page: 5 Feedback A Correct because with idealized influence the leader assists the follower to increase confidence, respect, and trust. B Incorrect because inspirational motivation involves teaching the follower to be empowering, goal-oriented, and responsible. GRADESBOOST.COM
GRADESBOOST.COM #1 TEST BANKS WEBSITEG R A D E S B O O S T . C O MWWW.NURSYLAB.COM G R A D E S B O O S T . C O MGrossman New Leadership, 6e Chapter 1, Test Bank 2 C Incorrect because intellectual stimulation involves assisting the follower to be creative, expand on ideas, and find new approaches to solve problems. D Incorrect because individualized consideration includes assisting the follower to increase self-esteem, continue working hard, and self-actualize. 3. The nurse manager is implementing appreciative inquiry on a client care area. Which action should the manager take when demonstrating the 4-D cycle? A. Dare B. Design C. Decide D. Determine ANS: B Page: 11 Feedback A Incorrect because daring is not a component of the 4-D cycle . B Correct because the 4-D cycle of appreciative inquiry includes discovery (appreciating what is), dream (imagining what might be), design (determining what should be), and delivery/destiny (creating what will be). C Incorrect because decide is not a component of the 4-D cycle . D Incorrect because determine is not a component of the 4-D cycle. 4. The nurse is researching information about leadership for a staff presentation. Which major factors in health care should the nurse emphasize that are creating the need for new leaders? A. Chaos, uncertainty, unpredictability, and constant change B. Health-care reform, politics, violence, and surplus resources C. Inferior technology, mergers, acquisitions, and one’s legal scope of practice D. Too many workers, not enough work, unprepared employees, and technology ANS: A Page: 1-2 Feedback A Correct because these chaotic, unpredictable, uncertain, and constantly changing times are calling for new leaders even though “being an effective leader in today’s tumultuous world is almost impossible.” B Incorrect because there is not a surplus of resources. C Incorrect because technology in health care is not inferior. D Incorrect because there are not enough workers, there is too much work, and technology is a positive feature. GRADESBOOST.COM
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