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N108: Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role Study Guide Leader decides Leader is responsible Leader is active o Group output is high and good quality o Most efficient o Leader shares control with the group o Leaders shares decision-making power with the group o Leader shares responsibility with the group o Leader is active o Group output is efficient and high quality o Less efficient : 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 This is the best style for a nurse leader to use: • 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 o o o • Democratic: • Laissez-faire

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