Describe a leadership theory that resonates with you. Why does this particular theory appeal to you in contrast to the other theories that were described in the readings? Have you ever seen a nursing leader utilize this theory?
A leader provides effective interaction between manpower, material and time. Though we have lots if leadership theories, the one which works best for me is Democratic style. In this type of leadership, the key component I like most us that the leader values the individual characteristics and abilities of each subordinate and works as a middle man in decision making and shared responsibility. Another factor is that it is based on people centered approach. our department nurse leader, is very democratic. She is very much approachable. I have seen her uses personal and posititional power and cooperative decision methods to draw out ideas from employees snd motivate them to set their own work goals, develop their own plans, control their own practice.
Describe a leadership theory that resonates with you. Why does this particular theory appeal to you...
Select either transformational or transactional theory. Briefly draw some comparisons between them. Often these two theories are looked at it contrast to each other but is it possible for a leader be both? Can they be complimentary to each other? Have you ever seen a leader use both styles? Was it effective? Why or why not?
Choose a leadership theory. Describe the leadership theory and discuss how the theory informs your understanding of leadership. The text Primal Leadership argues that, “Great leadership works through emotions.” What evidence does the text provide to support this theory? State which EI Leadership Style from the text Primal Leadership you identify with the most. Share a detailed example of how you have demonstrated/applied this leadership style. Discuss the importance of why reflecting on your personal strengths, values, talents, personality, and...
Have you ever worked with a nursing leader who made you feel that you were more important than the leader? How did this make you feel? What were the circumstances? What was the outcome? If you have never experienced this kind of treatment from a leader, imagine what it would be like. Based on your response, explain how displays of humility by a leader exemplify servant leadership. Are these displays important in other types of leadership? Are displays of humility...
1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation. 2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach your selected issue. Support your rationale by using the theories, principles, skills, and roles of the leader versus manager described in your readings. 3. jidentify the approach that best fits your personal and professional...
In particular, why have multiple theories in nursing? What is the impact of multiple theories on nursing knowledge and practice? Using Carper's Ways of knowing, how do you express the (a) empirical, (b) ethical, (c) personal, and (d) aesthetic aspects of nursing? Why is it important to have multiple ways of knowing in nursing? How is Carper's framework useful to nursing practice? Think of a situation from your personal practice (either when you were a nursing student or a practicing...
Downs' An Economic Theory. Do Downs' theories make sense? Does using economic theory to describe political behavior make sense, or do you have concerns about it?
Transformational Leadership and Charismatic Leadership are two of the more popular theories currently. Much is being researched and published on these two by numerous scholars. “The word charisma was first used to describe a special gift that certain individuals possess that gives them the capacity to do extraordinary things.” Therefore this necessarily must be a construct that is internal to the leader himself or herself. Reflect on Table 2.1 of the Northouse book. What traits do you see listed there...
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 3, Conceptual Frameworks and Theories Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. You and a fellow nursing student are discussing the different psychological theories. You find that you have differing opinions on which theories are the most accurate. Select a theory that seems to be the most compatible with your personal beliefs. What were your reasons for selecting this theory? Select a theory that seems least compatible with your personal beliefs. What were you reasons for selecting this...
Choose one thing that you learned this term and explain its impact on you. Why did it have such an impact and how will you use the knowledge gained in the future? How are your assumptions about leadership different now than they were at the beginning of the course? What does it mean to be a leader? Summarize what it means to be a leader within a learning organization. Explain the benefits of having a pre-crisis management plan. Evaluate the...
Journal Entry 6 - Encourage the Heart: After you complete the assigned readings, below are some questions that you can use to stimulate your journal entry. 1. How are goals, expectations, and standards connected with one another? How are they connected to Encourage the Heart? Think of a time that you or a leader you know Encouraged the Heart. Describe what happened. What are common obstacles to Encouraging the Heart? Which kinds of obstacles are valid and which can be...