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Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse is planning a research study to test a theory. Which approach is generally best for this endeavor?

1. Deductive using quantitative research methods.
2. Inductive using quantitative research methods.
3. Deductive using qualitative research methods.
4. Inductive using qualitative research methods.

Question 2

The staff members of a unit are inspired by their nurse-manager's leadership and enjoy working to create a positive nursing environment of the unit's patients. What style of leadership does this situation best describe?

1. Transformational
2. Authoritarian
3. Laissez-faire
4. Situational

asdfasdf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Generally speaking, theory testing uses a deductive approach and applies quantitative research methods. Theory generation uses an inductive approach and is the result of qualitative research. Inductive approach using quantitative research methods and deductive approach using qualitative research methods are not as commonly used in theory testing.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Transformational leadership reconsiders the characteristics of the leader-manager, reemphasizes the vision that the leader-manager shares with the group, and stresses the importance of preparing people for change. In situational leadership, levels of direction and support vary according to the level of maturity of the employee and group, and to the situation occurring. In authoritarian leadership, the leader makes the decisions for the group. Laissez-faire leadership is nondirectional, is characterized by inactivity or passivity, and is permissive with few commands, questions, criticisms, or suggestions.