N108: Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse

N108: Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role Study Guide : French for “leave it alone,” a permissive leadership: o Leader doesn’t control the group, the group decides o No one is responsible o Leader is not active o Group output is variable o Least efficient • Multicratic: This combines the most favorable aspects of all styles, providing maximum structure and direction when the situation calls for it and providing maximum group input into decision making: o Support and encouragement provided to subordinates at all times o Leader provides maximum group participation when needed o Combines the features of authoritative and participative leadership styles Examples of Leadership Theories • Charismatic theory: Followers are emotionally attached to the leader • Situational theory: The time and circumstances effect the choice of leader • Trait theory: Some personality traits are naturally suited to leadership • Great man theory: Some people are born with the natural ability to lead • Contingency theory: Explains how the pre-existing relationships, the task to be done, and the available resources work together • Life cycle theory: Maturity of the followers effects the style of leadership needed • Motivational theories (X and Y): Based on underlying attitudes about human nature that cause people to perform in their work: o Theory X: Leaders must maintain control and direct employees, because they believe that motivation is the result of reward and punishment; perception of the leader is that employees inherently dislike work; managers resort to threat and coercion o Theory Y: Leaders remove obstacles from the employees’ paths, because they believe that employees have the self-control and self-discipline to perform, that they receive reward from their involvement in their work; possess the ability for creative problem solving; perception of manager is that most people want to do well 3.12 Conflict Management Conflict management is needed when two people or groups of people disagree about an issue. There are a variety of sources of conflict including differences, resources, or power. In most cases, conflict can be handled by using assertive behavior, but in some cases aggressive behavior may be required. Accommodating, or looking at another’s viewpoint, is one approach to conflict management. Avoiding the conflict is considered an ineffective approach to conflict resolution because no resolution is made. The consolidating approach is considered the best approach to conflict management. In this approach, both parties’ viewpoints are considered. Negotiation can also be used, which is the process of give and take that creates a solution where both parties are happy. • Laissez-faire

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