NR 446 Leadership Exam 1 Study Questions with All Complete Solutions

NR 446 Leadership Exam 1 Study Questions with All Complete Solutions Differentiate among the types of planning used by a nurse manager (Remember SOF) - ANSWER -Strategic Planning -Operational/Organizational planning -Fiscal planning Examine the role of the nurse manager as a change agent - ANSWER As part of the change theory, a change agent is an individual who implements change. They may often be considered a pioneer or a patient advocate. W/O these individuals nursing could remain stagnate with no room for growth. -The first step is to create urgency. For example in order to implement change, individuals have to want to change and be motivated to do so (Marquis & Huston, 2014). As a nursing leader a person can outline possible threats if implementation doesn't occur, examine outcomes if it does occur, be honest about the situation, and ask for help with the implementation. In addition, as part of this process, the change agent must prove it through a three step process. -Internal vs. external change agent, use of theory with appropriate leadership style, instituting classic change strategies. What are the 4 approaches to planning that are utilised by organizations and nurse management? - ANSWER *Reactive:* Occurs after a problem exists (crisis management). *Inactive:* Manager is satisfied with outcome. *Preactive:* Anticipated need for action and plan for change. *Proactive:* Past, present and future states are taken into consideration in a plan to achieve growth. How is strategic planning different from other types of planning? - ANSWER It differs in the dimensions of time span and complexity. The time span is generally 3-10 years with both long term and short term goals. It forecasts the future of the organization. Close consideration is taken to identify strengths/weaknesses of each objective. Examples: Dealing with nursing shortages, preparing succession plans for managers in the organization, developing a marketing plan, redesigning workflow & developing external partnerships. What is forecasting? - ANSWER Strategic planning (considered proactive planning), estimates how conditions will be in future states. Involves making an educated budget by using historical data. -Takes advantage of input from others (historical data/trends), gives sequence in activity, protects the organization from undesirable changes. What is SWOT analysis? - ANSWER Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. One of the most common tools used in strategic planning is to define the desired end state or objective, then list the SWOT. What is a balanced scorecard? - ANSWER A system that's used to help clarify the vision and strategy and then translate them into action. It provides feedback around both internal processes and external outcomes in order to continue development. -Used to develop metrics (performance measuring indicators), collect data and analyze from 4 organizational perspectives (financial, customers, processes and learning/growth). What is the planning hierarchy? - ANSWER -Mission: Highest priority. Identifies why an organization exists -Philosophy: A working philosophy is evident in a department's decisions, priorities and accomplishments. In its absence there is conflict and burnout. -Goals/Objectives: Operationalize the philosophy. Movement towards the desired resort and towards the way effort is directed (what does that even mean...) -Policies/Procedures: Plans that are reduced to statements or instructions that guide decision making can be implied or expressed. -Rules: Plans that define specific action or non-action. Generally part of a policy or procedure dictating one choice of action. What is the Great Man Theory? - ANSWER That some people are born to lead whereas others are born to be led. -Great leaders will arise when situations demand it. What is the trait theory? - ANSWER -Some people have certain characteristics or personality traits that make them better leaders than others. -They determined this theory by researchers studying the lives prominent leaders throughout history. What are some leadership styles? - ANSWER -Autocratic (authoritarian, dictator) -Democratic -Laissez-faire -Situational/contingency -Interaction -Servant leadership -Transformational -Transactional