Question 1

Fiedler's (1967)contingency theory of leadership is based upon three primary factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A) leader-member relations 
B) follower-joiner relations 
C) task structure 
D) position power 
A) leader-member relations 
B) follower-joiner relations 
C) task structure 
D) position power

Question 2

Lussier (1999)noted that there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories.Which of the following is considered a process motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A) equity theory 
B) hierarchy of needs theory 
C) expectancy-relatedness-growth theory 
D) hygiene maintenance and motivation factors 
A) equity theory 
B) hierarchy of needs theory 
C) expectancy-relatedness-growth theory 
D) hygiene maintenance and motivation factors

Question 3

The acronym used to identify Gulick and Urwick's (1937)seven principles associated with management is:

Accepted Answer

A) PDQRZ 
B) POSDCORB 
C) POSCORD 
D) POSDCD 
A) PDQRZ 
B) POSDCORB 
C) POSCORD 
D) POSDCD

Question 4

One common employee motivation problem may be seen when staff have a lack of goals.One solution to this problem could include:

Accepted Answer

A) Well-defined job descriptions 
B) pay for performance 
C) feedback on performance 
D) enhanced hygiene factors 
A) Well-defined job descriptions 
B) pay for performance 
C) feedback on performance 
D) enhanced hygiene factors

Question 5

Leadership that is based upon occupying a position in an organization is called:

Accepted Answer

A) informal leadership 
B) formal leadership 
C) leadership 
D) management 
A) informal leadership 
B) formal leadership 
C) leadership 
D) management

Question 6

Leaders who "commit people to action,convert followers into leaders,and convert leaders into agents of change" are called:

Accepted Answer

A) transactional leaders 
B) situational leaders 
C) charismatic leaders 
D) transformational leaders 
A) transactional leaders 
B) situational leaders 
C) charismatic leaders 
D) transformational leaders

Question 7

A leader who is committed to a vision that empowers others is called a ________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A) transformational 
B) charismatic 
C) transactional 
D) autocratic 
A) transformational 
B) charismatic 
C) transactional 
D) autocratic

Question 8

Organizations meet self-actualization needs of employees by:

Accepted Answer

A) merit pay increases 
B) achievement and promotion 
C) safe working conditions 
D) providing job security 
A) merit pay increases 
B) achievement and promotion 
C) safe working conditions 
D) providing job security

Question 9

The leadership theory that considers follower readiness as a factor in determining leadership style is called:

Accepted Answer

A) contingency 
B) path goal 
C) situational 
D) charismatic 
A) contingency 
B) path goal 
C) situational 
D) charismatic

Fiedler's (1967)contingency theory of leadership is based upon three primary factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

Lussier (1999)noted that there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories.Which of the following is considered a process motivation theory?

The acronym used to identify Gulick and Urwick's (1937)seven principles associated with management is:

One common employee motivation problem may be seen when staff have a lack of goals.One solution to this problem could include:

Leadership that is based upon occupying a position in an organization is called:

Leaders who "commit people to action,convert followers into leaders,and convert leaders into agents of change" are called:

A leader who is committed to a vision that empowers others is called a ________ leader.

Organizations meet self-actualization needs of employees by:

The leadership theory that considers follower readiness as a factor in determining leadership style is called:

The Health Care Environment

Nursing Today

Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Informatics

Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration

Change, Innovation, and Conflict

Power and Politics

Delegation of Patient Care

Effective Staffing

Budget Concepts for Patient Care

Strategic Planning and Organizing of Patient Care for Quality and Safety

Time Management and Setting Patient Care Priorities

Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Patient Care

Legal Aspects of Health Care

Ethical Aspects of Health Care

Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

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Exam 1: Nursing Leadership,Management,and Motivation

Fiedler's (1967)contingency theory of leadership is based upon three primary factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

Lussier (1999)noted that there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories.Which of the following is considered a process motivation theory?

The acronym used to identify Gulick and Urwick's (1937)seven principles associated with management is:

One common employee motivation problem may be seen when staff have a lack of goals.One solution to this problem could include:

Leadership that is based upon occupying a position in an organization is called:

Leaders who "commit people to action,convert followers into leaders,and convert leaders into agents of change" are called:

A leader who is committed to a vision that empowers others is called a ________ leader.

Organizations meet self-actualization needs of employees by:

The leadership theory that considers follower readiness as a factor in determining leadership style is called:

The Health Care Environment

Nursing Today

Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Informatics

Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration

Change, Innovation, and Conflict

Power and Politics

Delegation of Patient Care

Effective Staffing

Budget Concepts for Patient Care

Strategic Planning and Organizing of Patient Care for Quality and Safety

Time Management and Setting Patient Care Priorities

Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Patient Care

Legal Aspects of Health Care

Ethical Aspects of Health Care

Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

NCLEX-RN Preparation and Your First Job

Career Planning and Achieving Balance

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