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.