Author Question: The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably. Although these concepts are ... (Read 54 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably. Although these concepts are related, they are different in definition and in practice. Leadership behaviors and management skills complement each other. However,

a. managers focus on relationships.
b. a manager may not possess leadership traits.
c. leadership focuses on coordinating and directing others.
d. a manager is a visionary who sets the direction for a group.

Question 2

The nurse correctly defines leadership when stating:

a. Leadership is coordinating others toward a common goal.
b. Leadership is the ability to influence others.
c. Leadership focuses on the task at hand.
d. Leadership is based in formal authority.

briezy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A manager may not possess leadership traits, and a leader may lack management skills. Management is the process of coordinating others and directing them toward a common goal. Leadership focuses on relationships, or using interpersonal skills to persuade others to work toward a common goal. Leaders are visionaries who set the overall direction for a group or organization.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Leaders have the ability to influence and motivate others while maintaining relationships to accomplish a goal. Management is the process of coordinating others and directing them toward a common goal. Management is focused on the task at hand. A manager holds a formal position of authority in an organization; that position includes accountability and responsibility for accomplishing the tasks within the work environment. Managers demonstrate accountability when they are answerable for their own actions and the actions of those under their direction.