Leadership and Management Styles Flashcards

An ANM wants to foster a culture of innovation on the unit. Which leadership approach is MOST aligned with this goal?

Answer: Transformational leadership that encourages intellectual stimulation

Transformational leadership's intellectual stimulation component challenges staff to think creatively and question assumptions, fostering innovation.

A charge nurse consistently achieves excellent patient satisfaction scores by empowering staff nurses and removing system barriers. This is an example of:

Answer: Servant leadership

Servant leaders prioritize removing obstacles for staff, enabling them to perform at their best and deliver excellent care.

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the LEAST effective leadership behavior for an ANM?

Answer: Ignoring chronic lateness to avoid conflict with a high-performing nurse

Avoiding accountability to prevent conflict is ineffective leadership; consistent, fair enforcement of standards is essential for team trust and performance.

Fiedler's Contingency Model suggests that leadership effectiveness depends on:

Answer: The fixed leadership style of the leader matched to situational control

Fiedler proposed that leadership style is relatively fixed; effectiveness depends on whether situational control matches the leader's style (task-oriented or relationship-oriented).

An ANM implements shared governance on the unit, allowing staff nurses to participate in policy development and scheduling decisions. This PRIMARILY promotes:

Answer: Staff empowerment and professional autonomy

Shared governance is a professional practice model that empowers nurses to make decisions about their practice, increasing engagement and accountability.

Which of the following behaviors reflects transformational leadership's 'idealized influence' component?

Answer: Modeling ethical behavior and inspiring staff to adopt shared values

Idealized influence (charisma) means the leader acts as a role model, earns trust and admiration, and motivates staff through shared values and ethical behavior.

An experienced ANM adapts her communication to be more directive when orienting new staff and more supportive with tenured nurses handling complex cases. This demonstrates:

Answer: Situational leadership applied appropriately to follower readiness

Situational leadership theory supports adjusting both task and relationship behaviors to match each follower's current development level.