The leadership theory that considers follower readiness as a factor in determining leadership style is:
a. contingency. c. situational.
b. path goal. d. charismatic.
Question 2Hanston and Jackson (2009) identified a number of elements that pertain to the different levels of supervision and what can be expected in each. Which of the following are correct regarding these findings?
a. Unsupervised work occurs when the RN is neither familiar with the individual's competency nor has a professional relationship with that worker.
b. Initial direction and periodic inspection is directly related to when an RN delegates a task and understands competency and abilities of an unlicensed, newly licensed, or temporary RN.
c. Supervised work occurs when two RNs are working together.
d. Tasks which can never be delegated include assessment, evaluation, nursing diagnosis, planning, and some parts of intervention.
e. Supervised work occurs when an RN dele-gates a task and understands competency and abilities of an unlicensed, newly licensed, or temporary RN.
f. Tasks which can never be delegated include assessment, evaluation, nursing diagnosis, planning, and intervention.
Question 3A characteristic of the consideration dimension of leadership behavior is:
a. focus on the work to be done. c. focus on production.
b. focus on the task. d. focus on the employee.
Question 4A nurse manager who uses a leadership style that is participatory and where authority is delegated to others is most likely using which of the following leadership styles?
a. Autocratic c. Laissez-faire
b. Democratic d. Employee-centered
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