NL PART 1 Flashcards
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The proponents of this management theory believe that is a necessary determine the method of task performance that would yield maximum work output with minimuma work payments.
a. Motivational theory
b. Bureaucratic management theory
c. Scientific management theory
d. Henri Fayol’s management function theory
c. Scientific management theory
According to contingency theory, no leadership style is best in all situations. Success depends on a number of variables, these variables includes all the following EXCEPT:
a. the organizational culture
b. the values of the leader and the followers
c. the influence of the leader-manager
d. support from the external environment
d. support from the external environment
What would be the typical perception of nurse manager based theory Y to his subordinates?
a. They are motivated by self-fulfillment.
b. They avoid added responsibilities.
c. They dislike their kind of work,
d. They desire only money
a. They are motivated by self-fulfillment.
As the nurse manager in the hospital, what do you think is the most effective leadership style that be used when employees are novice/beginners?
a. Autocratic
b. Democratic
c. Laissez faire
d. Bureaucratic
a. Autocratic
Nurse manager Manar is conducting orientation to the newly hired nurses in the hospital. As part of her discussion on leadership style of, she stated that themost effective leadership style for a nurse manager is the one that best matches the organizational environment, the tasks to be accomplished, and the personal characteristics of the people involved in each situation. This is based on which specific theory?
a. Situational theory
b. Transformational
c. Theory z theory
d. Trait theory
a. Situational theory
Nurse Melvin has been working in the Hemodialysis Unit for 10 years and had obtained his license as a certified Dialysis Nurse. He had also recognized as the best performing nurse in his unit. The nursing director of the hospital let Nurse Melvin be a member of the screening committee to choose the qualified applicants to be employed in the unit. Which specific type of power is involved in the power of Melvin to choose the qualified applicants?
a. Legitimate power
b. Expert power
c. Connection power
d. Coercive powera
b. Expert power
The power of an individual is based on admiration and respect of the followers on him. Followers comply because they like and identify with him.
a. Expert power
b. Connection power
c. Referent power
d. Legitimate power
c. Referent power
What would be the attribute of an employee based on theory X?
a. They want independence in work.
b. They seek responsibilities.
c. They like their kind of work.
d. They need close supervision.
d. They need close supervision.
Which of the following best describes the principle of unity of command?
a. It implies that a subordinate should receive orders and instructions from only one boss.
b. It is the principle that employees can work more efficiently if they are allowed to specialize.
c. It is an unbroken line of authority that links the entire person in an organization and defines who reports to whom.
d. It is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders and allocate resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
a. It implies that a subordinate should receive orders and instructions from only one boss.
What managerial level look at the organization as a whole, coordinating internal and external influences, and generally make decisions with few guidelines or structures.?
a. Top- level managers
b. Middle-level managers
c. First-level managers
d. None of the above
a. Top- level managers
T/F In a centralized organizational structure, the people closest to the problem solve it resulting to an efficient and cost-effective management.
F
The nurse was not able to insert the urinary catheter on time. She informed her head nurse, notifies the client’s doctor and write an incident report. The nurse knows that since she has responsibility, she also has an:
A. authority.
B. autocracy.
C. responsibility.
D. accountability.
D. accountability.
As a social process, management focusses on helping people collaborate and choose the optimal course of action in given circumstances. This is suggested by
A. Elton Mayo.
B. Max Weber.
C. Mary Follet.
D. Abraham Maslow.
C. Mary Follet
In Weber’s bureaucratic theory, a nurse shoulda be hired or promoted based from her/his
A. intellectual status.
B. socioeconomic status.
C. competence in work.
D.interpersonal
C. competence in work.
According to Taylor, the benefit of applying scientific methods is that workers would know exactly what they are supposed to do which would later result to
A. forecasting.
B. new techniques.
C. job security.
D. increase efficiency & productivity
D. increase efficiency & productivity
Which of the following best describes the principle of work specialization?
A. It is the principle that employee can work more efficiently if they are allowed to specialize..
B. It is the principle states that an employee should have one and only one supervisor to whom he is directly responsible.
C. It is an unbroken line of authority that links the entire person in an organization and defines who report to whom.
D. It is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make
D. decisions, issue orders and allocate resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
A. It is the principle that employee can work more efficiently if they are allowed to specialize..
According to Hersey-Blanchard’s Model of leadership, a leader should try to use what leadership style when the group members/followers are able, confident, and willing to do the task.
A. Participating
B. Telling
C. Delegating
D. Selling
C. Delegating
Which of the following Rensis Likert’s leadership style encourages teamwork for each member plays an important part in the organization’s success.
A. Participative Democratic
B. Benevolent Authoritative
C. Consultative Democratic
D. Exploitative Authoritative
A. Participative Democratic
In the Elements of Leadership; this is “A right and a power to influence the behavior or efforts of other person”
A. Responsibility
B. Coercive
D. Authority
D. Authority
Which behavior demonstrates the nurse’s competency as an emotionally intelligent leader?
A. The nurse is proficient in technical skills.
B. The nurse relies on policies, not options.
C. The nurse supports team members.
D.Productivity is not a major concern
C. The nurse supports team members.
You are asked by your instructor to discuss about Contingency Theory. What should you include in your discussion?
A. It is a theory in leadership that views the pattern of leader behavior as dependent on the interaction of the personality and the needs of the situation.
B. It considers that leaders must provide followers a sense of security and approval and discipline to be successful in an output.
C. It emphasizes that both leaders and followers should act on one another to raise their motivation.
D It states that leadership qualities inspire followers to be motivated in what they do.
A. It is a theory in leadership that views the pattern of leader behavior as dependent on the interaction of the personality and the needs of the situation.
What are the types of leadership style according to Hersey and Blanchard?
- Telling
- Selling
- Participating
- Delegating
T/F Exploitative-Authoritative uses reward to encourage appropriate performance and listens more concern of subordinates but almost all major decisions are made centrally
F
Which of the following is NOT TRUE with transactional leadership?
A. He is focus on the daily operations and do not wish to have any changes.
B. Monitor work performance, wait until problems occurs and correct/solve problem.
C. Reward/pay is given to those who completed the task.
D. Impart meaning of work and empower the work group to accomplish goals and achieve the vision.
D. Impart meaning of work and empower the work group to accomplish goals and achieve the vision.
