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Yi-Chen · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement most appropriately describes the relationship between the behavioral/situational framework and leadership?

1. As the nurse manager continually makes use of the framework, leadership behaviors and decisions should become increasingly more appropriate.
2. As the nurse manager becomes more experienced in leadership, the manager's need for using the framework decreases.
3. When the nurse manager uses the framework for decision making, the staff can expect leadership decisions advantageous to them.
4. When the nurse manager sets goals using the framework, the staff will experience fewer and fewer problems within the department.

Question 2

Which describes the purpose in using the process model of leadership when making decisions?

1. It allows the experienced leader to follow the same path every time a decision must be made.
2. It describes essential considerations a new leader should include when making a decision.
3. It introduces concepts the nurse manager uses to provide leadership in any situation.
4. It determines which part of the decision-making process can be delegated to staff in certain situations.

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

Rationale: When a nurse leader continually gains practice in using the
behavioral/situational framework to achieve goals, the decisions made will be more
appropriate. The leader would analyze all aspects of the situation, those individuals involved, the leader, and the group. The experienced leader should still use all aspects of the
framework with all decisions and goals. Just because the leader analyzes all aspects of
the situation using the framework doesn't mean the end product will always be advantageous to
the staff. Despite the use of the framework, there will always be issues within a
department.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

Rationale: The process of model of leadership describes personnel, organizational, and behavioral aspects of an event or problem for the inexperienced leader to consider before making a decision. It was not designed for experienced leaders, is not used to provide leadership, and is not used for delegation purposes.