A nursing leader has expressed a desire to foster the characteristics and behaviors associated with transformational leadership. Which of the following actions best demonstrates transformational leadership?
A) The leader makes it clear to employees that positive work performance will be rewarded
and that sub-standard performance will bring consequences.
B) The leader ensures that decisions are based on the consensus of every employee.
C) The leader prioritizes the needs of each individual employee over the interests of the larger
organization.
D) The leader takes action to build trust and relationships between him or her and the
employees.
Question 2The manager of a hospital unit has unilaterally decided on a change in the way that overtime is distributed among the nursing staff and has followed up this decision with an e-mail to all employees. What leadership style is exemplified by this manager?
A) Participative leadership
B) Permissive leadership
C) Laissez-faire leadership
D) Autocratic leadership
Question 3Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective performance evaluation system?
A) The appraisal system operates outside of the scope of administration.
B) Employees do not know in advance who will be evaluating them.
C) The final disposition of the appraisal is shared with the employee.
D) Evaluation concentrates on the personality of the employee.
Question 4What is the primary objective of a performance appraisal?
A) Establish written documentation of incompetent behavior to facilitate dismissal
B) Maintain and develop employee performance
C) Establish criteria for accreditation standards
D) Determine who receives pay raises
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