Unit 3: Leadership

Question 1

A person who coordinates, integrates, facilitates and provides a context for the performance of the people in the organization

Answer 1

A leader

Question 2

Leadership occurs whenever….

Answer 2

one person attempts to influence the behaviour of an individual or group, regardless of reason

Question 3

Leadership is…

Answer 3

influence

Question 4

1st characteristics that leaders often possess

Answer 4

ability to mobilize people and move ideas forward

Question 5

2nd characteristic that leaders often possess

Answer 5

ability to build relationships with integrity and transparency

Question 6

3rd characteristic that leaders often possess

Answer 6

consistency in their personal behaviour

Question 7

4th characteristic that leaders often possess

Answer 7

a strong sense of self

Question 8

5th characteristic that leaders often possess

Answer 8

balance in life and work

Question 9

6th characteristic that leaders often possess

Answer 9

ability to handle stress

Question 10

1st behaviour of a good leader

Answer 10

setting priorities

Question 11

2nd behaviour of a good leader

Answer 11

critical thinking

Question 12

3rd behaviour of a good leader

Answer 12

solving problems

Question 13

4th behaviour of a good leader

Answer 13

respecting and valuing the individual

Question 14

5th behaviour of a good leader

Answer 14

skillful interpersonal communication

Question 15

6th behaviour of a good leader

Answer 15

communicating a vision for the future

Question 16

7th behaviour of a good leader

Answer 16

developing oneself and others

Question 17

theory that believes some people are born leaders and some are not

Answer 17

trait theory

Question 18

theory that believes we can all develop the skills necessary for effective leadership

Answer 18

trait theory

Question 19

4 common traits described in trait theory

Answer 19

Management of:

• attention
• meaning
• trust
• self

Question 20

which theory focuses on the actions of leaders

Answer 20

behavioural theory

Question 21

what are the 3 styles of leadership described in behavioural theory?

Answer 21

• Autocratic
• democratic
• laissez-faire

Question 22

which theory originated in the 1920s at an electrical plant

Answer 22

Motivation Theory

Question 23

What are the 3 needs identified in the motivation theory?

Answer 23

1. Need for achievement
2. Need for affiliation
3. Need for power

Question 24

Which theory recognizes the role of the leader as well as the follower?

Answer 24

situational theory

Question 25

Which theory is cognizant of the reality that different situations call for different actions from leaders

Answer 25

Situational theory

Question 26

Which theory believes that the actions of the leader are influenced by what the followers need

Answer 26

Situational theory

Question 27

Which theory builds on what previous models were missing?

Answer 27

Transformational Leadership Theory

Question 28

Which theory emphasizes that people need a sense of mission and goes beyond good interpersonal relationships or an appropriate reward for a job well done

Answer 28

Transformational Leadership Theory

Question 29

Which theory believes that, in psychiatric nursing we have a higher calling and leadership in nursing can require a leader who can help followers see that

Answer 29

Transformational Leadership theory

Question 30

Which theory requires the leader to be honest, fair and socially responsible?

Answer 30

Moral Leadership Theory

Question 31

What theory comes from servant leadership and emotional intelligence?

Answer 31

Caring leadership

Question 32

what are the 6 characteristics of caring leaders?

Answer 32

1. Respect coworkers as individuals 2. Listen to other peoples opinions and preferences 3. maintain awareness of their own and others feelings 4. empathize with others 5. Develop capacity 6. Competent

Question 33

What are the 5 types of conflict?

Answer 33

1. Relationship Conflict 2. Information conflict 3. Interest-based conflict 4. Organizational Conflict 5. Values based conflict

Question 34

What is the hardest type of conflict for people to overcome?

Answer 34

Values based conflict

Question 35

3 steps to handle a conflict

Answer 35

1. Identify the problem 2. Ensure key issues are exposed 3. Resolving the conflict

Question 36

what was the first theme found in the review of the assigned reading for this unit?

Answer 36

Clarifying role expectations and areas for development at the same time as increasing the influence on patients with mental health problems

Question 37

what was the second theme found in the review of the assigned reading for this unit?

Answer 37

Using evidence based practice to implement improvements and organizational change in mental health

Question 38

what was the third theme found in the review of the assigned reading for this unit?

Answer 38

employing communication skills as well as supporting, nurturing and empowering others