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lbcchick · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A team of nurses is developing a procedure for self-scheduling of staff. The leader can assess that motivation is healthy when what occurs?

1. Members applaud the accomplishment of one step by moving on rapidly to the next step of the task.
2. The team members are each independently following the exact directions of the leader.
3. Various members show initiative by also taking on goals related to evaluation methods, social events, and risk prevention.
4. Members patiently wait for direction and permission in their tasks, and quickly stop their work when informed of their mistakes.

Question 2

Typically, the nurse manager of a unit uses a participatory style of leadership. Today, a patient suffered a cardiac arrest. The manager took over the patient's care, issuing orders, and expecting staff to obey them immediately.

Which type of leadership did this manager exhibit today? Select all that apply. 1. Bureaucratic
2. Autocratic
3. Permissive
4. Directive
5. Authoritarian

14vl19 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Internal reward is operating when the team is urged on to further work by success with initial steps.
2. Motivated teams develop their own methods and steps in the task through group decision making, not through working independently.
3. The members of this team are not staying on task. Clear boundaries regarding empowerment and goals must be present for proper motivation.
4. Motivated teams work toward delineated outcomes, weathering frustrations and obstacles through mutual support.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. This style is focused on organizational rules and policies.
2. Autocratic, directive, and authoritarian are all terms used to describe leadership in which the leader makes the decisions for the group, issues direct orders, and expects staff to immediately obey. This is an appropriate leadership style in emergencies such as a cardiac arrest.
3. This is a hands-off approach.
4. Autocratic, directive, and authoritarian are all terms used to describe leadership in which the leader makes the decisions for the group, issues direct orders, and expects staff to immediately obey. This is an appropriate leadership style in emergencies such as a cardiac arrest.
5. Autocratic, directive, and authoritarian are all terms used to describe leadership in which the leader makes the decisions for the group, issues direct orders, and expects staff to immediately obey. This is an appropriate leadership style in emergencies such as a cardiac arrest.