Author Question: According to situational and contingency theory, which statement is true? a. The theory ... (Read 91 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

According to situational and contingency theory, which statement is true?

a. The theory challenges the concept that one leadership style is always best.
b. The theory supports employee feelings, morale, and feedback during the change process.
c. Motivation through inspiration and recognition is the focus for transforming employee behavior.
d. A leader is someone who possesses great intelligence and decision-making authority.

Question 2

The nurse who is certified as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) represents the unit on the organizational performance improvement team. This is an example of which type of leadership?

a. Formal
b. Unit
c. Organizational
d. Informal

hugthug12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Situational and contingency theory challenges the assumption that there is one best way to lead. The theory supports employee feelings, morale, and feedback during the change process describes behavioral leadership. Motivation through inspiration and recognition is the focus for transforming employee behavior describes transformational leadership. A leader is someone who possesses great intelligence and decision-making authority describes Great Man or Trait theory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Informal leaders are recognized as leaders because of their capabilities and actions. Formal leaders are recognized because of the position they hold such as director or manager. Unit leadership refers to the leader of the particular unit. Organizational leadership refers to any leader within the organization.