The New Leadership Challenge Creating the Future of Nursing 5th Edition By Sheila Grossman – Test Bank

The New Leadership Challenge Creating the Future of Nursing 5th Edition By Sheila Grossman – Test Bank

Chapter 8: Gender Perspectives in Leadership

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. Which traits are often associated with “masculine” leadership?

1.

Dominance, being “thing-oriented,” and intuition

2.

Objectivity, compliance, and inability to make “tough” decisions

3.

Rationality, independence, and decisiveness

4.

Being logical, being “people-oriented,” and fearing success

____ 2. A female leader wants to be only with male leaders, wants to keep other women down, and downplays the concerns expressed by women who are trying to succeed. What is the name for this type of female leader?

1.

Greatness phenomenon

2.

Queen Bee syndrome

3.

Impostor syndrome

4.

Sabotage Stealth strategy

____ 3. Which trait is characteristic of female leaders?

1.

They are concerned about enhancing the self-worth of others.

2.

They tend to discourage participation.

3.

They tend to hold on to power and information.

4.

They are more competitive.

____ 4. A female nurse is using Helgesen’s (1990) research to provide leadership to a group. Which type of structure or approach to realizing the vision will this individual be most likely to use?

1.

Hierarchies

2.

Webs

3.

Pyramids

4.

Wheels

____ 5. Group or organizational structures that are most closely aligned with women’s ways of leading are characterized by which traits?

1.

Interconnections among all members, the nurturing of talent, and consensus

2.

Clear distinctions between leader and follower roles, empathy, and relationship building

3.

Clearly defined lines of authority and communication, independence, and centrality of the organization’s mission

4.

Networking, interdependence, and clear directions from those at the top

____ 6. A nurse leader successfully combines typical male and typical female leadership characteristics. What type of leadership is this called?

1.

Gender neutral

2.

Bisexual

3.

Androgynous

4.

Heterosexual

____ 7. Which strategy can help the professional nurse combine “maleness” with “femaleness” to be a more effective leader?

1.

Use discipline, particularly in mixed-gender groups.

2.

Maintain an independence that sets you apart from others.

3.

Learn confrontation and assertiveness skills to manage conflict effectively.

4.

“Play it safe” when in doubt.

____ 8. The nurse leaders in several research studies identified which attributes as being most important for nurse leaders of the future?

1.

A willingness to “go it alone” attitude and a tough skin

2.

Leadership experience and dressing powerfully

3.

Scholarship and intelligence

4.

Humility and creativity

____ 9. In the future, which combination of “female” and “male” leadership traits will best strengthen health-care organizations?

1.

Competitiveness and assertiveness

2.

Compassion and sympathy

3.

Vision and firmness

4.

Humanism and pragmatism

____ 10. To the general public, “femaleness” is often associated with which characteristics?

1.

Dominance, ego-seeking behavior, and authoritativeness

2.

Argumentativeness, aggressiveness, and bottom-line focused

3.

Compliance, dependence, and passivity

4.

Aggressiveness, flamboyance, and independence

____ 11. How would Levenstein (1981) describe power in beta leadership?

1.

An “in charge” leader making all of the decisions

2.

A means to a goal being accomplished by a team, not by the leader alone

3.

Resting with the administration, rather than with staff

4.

Using rational, quantitative data to guide decisions and actions

____ 12. Connective leadership demonstrated by many women leaders is a style that fits with today’s organizations because it encompasses which features?

1.

Networking, empowerment of all, and relationship building

2.

Cost savings, teamwork, and leader reputation

3.

Competitive milieu, independent work, and patient safety

4.

Holistic care, use of complementary alternative therapy, and communication

____ 13. A nurse leader has agentic qualities. What would you expect to be prominent for this leader?

1.

Both male and female traits

2.

Individualized concern

3.

Sympathy

4.

Assertion

____ 14. What did Schein’s (1989) research tell us about female and male leadership?

1.

Female leaders are more aggressive yet less cost effective than males.

2.

There are more differences within each sex than there are between the sexes.

3.

Males are indifferent to stereotypical images of women leaders.

4.

Both genders find it hard to let go of stereotypes.

____ 15. A nurse leader wants to move toward a more androgynous leadership in the health-care system. Which action will the nurse take?

1.

Combine the positive elements of hierarchies and webs.

2.

Prevent male and female nurses from competing with each other.

3.

Create health-care teams that are same-gender groups (i.e., all male or all female).

4.

Promote more harmony with staff nurses working with opposite gender patients.

____ 16. What has the greatest influence on how a nurse acts as a leader according to Keohane (2010)?

1.

Genes

2.

Hormones

3.

Situation

4.

Sexuality

____ 17. Which action should a female nurse leader take to become more androgynous?

1.

Be unwilling to change.

2.

Back down to others’ needs.

3.

Respond with “you” statements.

4.

Take more risks.

____ 18. Which finding did Babcock and Laschever (2003) discover about female leaders?

1.

They are afraid to ask for things they need.

2.

They are comfortable with aggressively obtaining their share of resources.

3.

They are interested in getting the job done without much attention to quality.

4.

They are invested in having more women on the team than men.

____ 19. Yukl (2010) asserted that certain characteristics of women leaders are perceived by most in a “masculine culture” as “weak and ineffective.” Yukl is describing which characteristics?

1.

Humility, compassion, and a conciliatory nature

2.

Demureness, assertiveness, and interest in image only

3.

Femininity, high-pitched voice, and long hair

4.

Shyness, eagerness to please, and empathetic nature

____ 20. One study by Salas-Lopez and colleagues (2011) found that women had to do which activities to be successful physician leaders?

1.

Partake in unethical actions and ignore family responsibilities.

2.

Be related to some authority figure in the organization and be compassionate.

3.

Work harder than their male counterparts and continually “prove” themselves.

4.

Graduate from an Ivy League university and use mentors.

____ 21. What did successful women leaders do to be accepted as “real leaders” according to Keohane (2010)?

1.

They behaved in ways associated with masculinity.

2.

They had a respected female role model while growing up.

3.

They demonstrated significant autonomy from their fellow colleagues.

4.

They kept to themselves and did not share their ideas with their followers.

____ 22. Which strategy will best help female nurse leaders succeed according to Gordon (1991)?

1.

Disregard the men in the group.

2.

Give up the “female perspective” totally.

3.

Create a sense of collaboration and community.

4.

Become more like men.

Multiple Response

Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

____ 23. What are some of the reasons for the limited number of women in leadership positions? Select all that apply.

1.

Society does not expect or value leadership in women.

2.

Women typically are not socialized as leaders.

3.

There are few female leader role models.

4.

Some women leaders are discriminated against.

5.

Most women cannot multitask.

____ 24. Which factors are the most important skills and attributes of women leaders, as reported by the Houston women in May’s (2001) study? Select all that apply.

1.

Personal ambition

2.

People skills

3.

Thought oriented

4.

Strategic vision

5.

Personal survival skills

____ 25. Which actions can males or females take when pursuing a leadership role? Select all that apply.

1.

Develop collective strategies for action.

2.

Be politically and intellectually astute.

3.

Take a visible seat at meetings.

4.

Fulfill other’s responsibilities.

5.

Be reactive.

Chapter 8: Gender Perspectives in Leadership

Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: 3

Page: 150

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Women as Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: Communication

Feedback

1

Incorrect because intuition is not associated with males.

2

Incorrect because compliance and inability to make “tough” decisions are not associated with males.

3

Correct because these traits (rationality, independence, and decisiveness) are related with males.

4

Incorrect because being “people-oriented” and fear of success are not always associated with males.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: Communication

2. ANS: 2

Page: 153

Objective: 2. Describe barriers women face when exercising leadership in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Barriers to Female Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because this is not the Greatness phenomenon.

2

Correct because this behavior equals the Queen Bee syndrome.

3

Incorrect because this is not an Imposter syndrome.

4

Incorrect because there is no such term as Sabotage Stealth strategy.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

3. ANS: 1

Page: 156

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: The Feminine Advantage

Integrated Processes: Caring

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Correct because female leaders are interested in increasing others’ self-worth.

2

Incorrect because female leaders encourage participation.

3

Incorrect because females share their power and information.

4

Incorrect because they are more collaborative than competitive.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Evidence-Based Practice

4. ANS: 2

Page: 159

Objective: 4. Compare “web” organizations with “hierarchical” ones.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Web and Hierarchical Structures

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because female-run organizations are not hierarchical.

2

Correct because female-run organizations are webs.

3

Incorrect because female-run organizations are not pyramids.

4

Incorrect because female-run organizations are not structured as wheels.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

5. ANS: 1

Page: 159

Objective: 4. Compare “web” organizations with “hierarchical” ones.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Web and Hierarchical Structures

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Correct because female-run organizations reflect nurturing, consensus, and collaboration.

2

Incorrect because women do not make specific distinctions between the staff.

3

Incorrect because this structure is too hierarchical.

4

Incorrect because female-run organizations do not emphasize the top management level.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

6. ANS: 3

Page: 161

Objective: 3. Examine the concept of androgyny as it relates to leadership.

Difficulty: Easy

Heading: Androgynous Leadership

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because this type of leader is called androgynous.

2

Incorrect because this type of leader is called androgynous.

3

Correct because this type of leader is called androgynous.

4

Incorrect because this type of leader is called androgynous.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

7. ANS: 3

Page: 165

Objective: 5. Propose strategies that women and men can use to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Strategies for Women and Men to Be Successful Leaders Who Will Help Create Our Future

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because using discipline is not effective.

2

Incorrect because leaders should not be set apart from others.

3

Correct because effective conflict management skills are a combination of maleness and femaleness.

4

Incorrect because a leader should take a stand, not “play it safe.”

PTS: 1

CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

8. ANS: 3

Page: 164

Objective: 5. Propose strategies that women and men can use to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Strategies for Women and Men to Be Successful Leaders Who Will Help Create Our Future

Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because the research did not recommend a “go it alone” attitude and tough skin.

2

Incorrect because the research did not cite experience.

3

Correct because scholarship and intelligence are needed for the future.

4

Incorrect because humility and creativity were not the most important.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

9. ANS: 4

Page: 163

Objective: 5. Propose strategies that women and men can use to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Androgynous Leadership

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Health-Care Systems: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because competitiveness and assertiveness are both male traits.

2

Incorrect because both compassion and sympathy are considered female traits.

3

Incorrect because this leadership is not highly related with being firm.

4

Correct because using humanistic and pragmatic strategies will enhance both femaleness and maleness.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care Systems: Evidence-Based Practice

10. ANS: 3

Page: 150

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Women as Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because these traits are seen as “maleness.”

2

Incorrect because these traits are seen as “maleness.”

3

Correct because “femaleness” is often perceived as compliant, dependent, and passive.

4

Incorrect because these traits are seen as “maleness.”

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

11. ANS: 2

Page: 155

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Ways of Leading

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Health-Care Systems: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because beta leadership does not mean the leader makes all of the decisions.

2

Correct because beta leadership includes this type of philosophy.

3

Incorrect because beta leadership is not just reflective of administrative leadership.

4

Incorrect because rational and quantitative describes alpha leadership.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care Systems: Evidence-Based Practice

12. ANS: 1

Page: 160

Objective: 4. Compare “web” organizations with “hierarchical” ones.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Web and Hierarchical Structures

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Correct because all of these features are defined as connective leadership.

2

Incorrect because connective leadership is not highly focused on the leader’s reputation.

3

Incorrect because connective leadership is not highly focused on competitiveness or independent work.

4

Incorrect because connective leadership is not highly focused on complementary alternative therapy.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

13. ANS: 4

Page: 150

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Women as Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because agentic is primarily “male” traits.

2

Incorrect because this is an example of communal behaviors.

3

Incorrect because this is an example of communal behaviors.

4

Correct because agentic characteristics include assertion, control, competitiveness, and striving for achievement.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

14. ANS: 2

Page: 160

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Combining the Best of Both Genders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because female leaders are not more aggressive than males or less cost effective.

2

Correct because the finding that there are more differences within each sex than between the sexes is the result of this research.

3

Incorrect because this was not found in Schein’s research study.

4

Incorrect because this was not found in Schein’s research study.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

15. ANS: 1

Page: 161

Objective: 3. Examine the concept of androgyny as it relates to leadership.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Androgynous Leadership

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Collaboration: Evidence-Based Practice: Health-Care System

Feedback

1

Correct because androgynous leadership would use positive aspects of both web (female) and hierarchy (male) structures.

2

Incorrect because androgynous leadership would not affect male and female competitiveness.

3

Incorrect because androgynous leadership would not separate the genders.

4

Incorrect because androgynous leadership would not necessarily influence nurses’ abilities to work with opposite gender patients.

PTS: 1

CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Collaboration: Evidence-Based Practice: Health-Care System

16. ANS: 3

Page: 154

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Socialization and Gender Differences

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because the situation and socialization have the greatest influence.

2

Incorrect because the situation and socialization have the greatest influence.

3

Correct because situation and socialization have the greatest influence.

4

Incorrect because situation and socialization have the greatest influence.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

17. ANS: 4

Page: 161

Objective: 3. Examine the concept of androgyny as it relates to leadership.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Androgynous Leadership

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because an androgynous leader is willing to change.

2

Incorrect because an androgynous leader states his or her needs and refuses to back down.

3

Incorrect because an androgynous leader uses “I” statements.

4

Correct because an androgynous leader will take more risks with power.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

18. ANS: 1

Page: 152

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Barriers to Female Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Correct because women leaders have been found to be afraid to ask for things they need.

2

Incorrect because women leaders are not generally being aggressive in that area.

3

Incorrect because women leaders are not driven to get the job done without also attending to high quality.

4

Incorrect because there is no truth to wanting more women than men staff.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Nursing: Nursing Roles: Evidence-Based Practice

19. ANS: 1

Page: 150

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Easy

Heading: Women as Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Correct because these are the three characteristics Yukl identified from the research that reflect weakness on a leader’s part.

2

Incorrect because Yukl does not mention any of these when discussing ineffective leaders.

3

Incorrect because these characteristics are not identified by Yukl as representing weakness.

4

Incorrect because these are not the three characteristics Yukl identified as being “weak.”

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

20. ANS: 3

Page: 152

Objective: 2. Describe barriers women face when exercising leadership in organizations.

Difficulty: Easy

Heading: Barriers to Female Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]

Concept: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Incorrect because no one who is successful generally participates in unethical corporate activity.

2

Incorrect because nepotism is not what the researchers identified in their study.

3

Correct because the results of the study validated these points.

4

Incorrect because, although in some corporations this may be true, it would also be true of the men.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice

21. ANS: 1

Page: 163

Objective: 3. Examine the concept of androgyny as it relates to leadership.

Difficulty: Easy

Heading: Androgynous Leadership

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1

Correct because Keohane found this in the research conducted on women leaders.

2

Incorrect because one cannot assume every successful woman leader had an excellent role model.

3

Incorrect because although they may be autonomous and successful, this trait was not correlated with successful women leaders.

4

Incorrect because this was not found to be true with Keohane’s research.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

22. ANS: 3

Page: 164

Objective: 5. Propose strategies that women and men can use to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Strategies for Women and Men to Be Successful Leaders Who Will Help Create Our Future

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: Nursing Roles

Feedback

1

Incorrect because a successful leader includes all.

2

Incorrect because the “female perspective” should not be totally disregarded.

3

Correct because the successful female leader will create collaboration and community.

4

Incorrect because successful female leaders should not become more like men.

PTS: 1

CON: Management: Health-Care System: Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: Nursing Roles

MULTIPLE RESPONSE

23. ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4

Page: 152

Objective: 2. Describe barriers women face when exercising leadership in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Barriers to Female Leaders

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1.

Correct because society does not expect much leadership from women.

2.

Correct because women are typically not socialized as leaders.

3.

Correct because there are a limited number of female role models.

4.

Correct because some women leaders are discriminated against.

5.

Incorrect because women are quite expert at multitasking.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

24. ANS: 2, 4, 5

Page: 157

Objective: 1. Explore commonalities and differences between “feminine leadership” and “masculine leadership.”

Difficulty: Difficult

Heading: The Feminine Advantage

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

Feedback

1.

Incorrect because personal integrity is an important factor.

2.

Correct because people skills are important.

3.

Incorrect because being action oriented is an important factor.

4.

Correct because management and technical competencies are important.

5.

Correct because personal survival skills are important.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice

25. ANS: 1, 2, 3

Page: 164

Objective: 5. Propose strategies that women and men can use to enhance their effectiveness as leaders in organizations.

Difficulty: Moderate

Heading: Strategies for Women and Men to Be Successful Leaders Who Will Help Create Our Future

Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation

Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Management: Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: Nursing Roles

Feedback

1.

Correct because developing collective strategies for action is appropriate.

2.

Correct because being politically and intellectually astute is appropriate.

3.

Correct because taking a visible seat at meetings is appropriate.

4.

Incorrect because while being supportive is appropriate, taking on others’ responsibilities is not.

5.

Incorrect because a leader should be proactive, not reactive.

PTS: 1 CON: Management: Evidence-Based Practice: Nursing: Nursing Roles