Some Say There Are Almost as Many Definitions of Leadership

question 324

Multiple Choice

Some say there are almost as many definitions of leadership as there are people who have tried to define the concept.Although different definitions sound similar,they have important differences.Compare and contrast these definitions,for example: Alistair: A leader is someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority.
Bentham: Leaders can influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
Cooke: Leaders exercise influence and control over other members to help a group or organization achieve the organization's goals.
Which of the following would be a leader according to Bentham's definition of leadership but would not be a leader according to Alistair's definition of leadership?

• A)A CEO who can shape the direction of a large organization
• B)An executive who is unable to affect the actions of others due to fundamental concerns about his competence
• C)A blogger with a wide audience who is effective at convincing others to adopt her political opinions
• D)An isolated individual with strong opinions about the most effective ways to run a business while respecting codes of ethics
• E)A middle manager who directs those under her authority to achieve the goals defined by top management

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Definitions:

Nurse

A healthcare professional specialized in providing care and support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community care.

Waveform Tracing

The visual representation of variations in voltage over time, often used in medical monitoring of physiological functions.

12-Lead ECG

A diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the heart from 12 different angles, providing comprehensive cardiac information.

Nurse

A healthcare professional specially trained to care for the sick and assist in their recovery and health maintenance.