Which Statement Best Describes Effective Leadership by the Nurse Manager

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes effective leadership by the nurse manager?

• A)Directs a staff nurse to modify his/her communication skills
• B)Fosters behavior changes in one staff member that have positive effects on the others
• C)Encourages behavior changes through the annual evaluation process
• D)Uses the group process to determine what behavior is distressing to staff

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Definitions:

Prototype/Willingness Model

A behavioral intention model that evaluates an individual's willingness to engage in a behavior based on their prototype or image of a person who performs that behavior.

Health Behavior

Actions taken by individuals that affect their health, including habits related to diet, exercise, sleep, and substance use.

Opportunistic Behavior

Actions taken by individuals or organizations to exploit circumstances to their advantage without regard for principles or consequences.

Prototype/Willingness Model

This model suggests that behavior is influenced by both rational decision-making processes about a behavior's outcomes (prototypes) and an individual's willingness to engage in the behavior in specific contexts.