Nursing exam 3 Flashcards
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What is UP’s definition of leadership?
“An interactive process with significant influence on others that facilitates the collective efforts of team members toward accomplishment of shared goals” UP SONHI
What the attributes of leadership?
-Followers
-Vision
-Communication
-Decision-Making
-Change
-Social power
Why are followers important to leadership?
Because without followers there are no leaders
Why is a vision important to leadership?
Because its a leaders (and in most cases the followers shared vision) for a desired future - its something to aim for
What is UP’s definition of Communication?
“A process of exchanging information to impart meaning” UPSONHI
How is communication important in leadership?
As Giddens states it’s a ongoing process between the leader and followers. However it is important because it helps people understand what they need to do to achieve the shared vision
How is decision making important in leadership?
It is an important part in leadership because it occurs at the boundary between leaders and followers (changing depending on the style). Those decisions impact everyone in the group
How is change important in leadership?
It is important because it is achieved by working with followers to move in the right direction towards a shared vision
How is social power important in leadership?
It is how someone can influence someone else and can play a role in the leadership style/ relationship between leaders and followers
What are the different types of social power?
-Coercion
-Reward
-Legitimacy
-Expent
-Reference
-Informational
What does coercion style of social power mean?
using/threat or punishment
What does reward style of social power mean?
Giving people rewards for following
What does legitimacy style of social power mean?
It means that people follow the leader in recognition of power or there position
What does expent style of social power mean?
Followers respond to the leader thinking they know best
What does reference style of social power mean?
People look up to the leader and aspire to be like them
What does informational style of social power mean?
When the leader uses information and logic to gain followers
What is the scope of leadership?
Informal to Formal
What is an example of informal leadership?
an experienced nurse on the floor who helps out others but is not the case nurse
What is an example of formal leadership?
A charge nurse taking on the role of supporting the rest of the nurses on staff
What does a democratic leadership style look like?
Democratic leaders involve followers and have a participatory leadership style. They are invested in the followers and help them grow. This style works best when the followers are experienced.
What does an Autocratic leadership style look like?
Autocratic leaders usually make all the decisions themselves are somewhat distant from their followers. It is best used in emergency situations.
What does a Laissez-Faire leadership style look like?
These leaders are very laid-back and tend to let their followers do as they want. They have minimal communication with their followers but will take charge in emergency situations. Is best when followers are experienced and this style can result in chaos sometimes
What does a transactional leadership style look like?
They tend to reward followers when they perform well and will step in as needed. They focus on getting things done while satisfying their own and their followers interests
What does a transformational leadership style look like?
Transformational leaders collaborate a lot with their followers and have high expectations of them. Resulting in the vision being achieved along with the whole group improving on individual levels
