WGU D030 NURS 5207 Leadership & Management OA READINESS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

WGU D030 NURS 5207 Leadership & Management OA READINESS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Multiple Choice: In a complex healthcare system, which
leadership theory emphasizes the importance of adapting
leadership styles to the situation at hand?
 a) Transformational leadership
 b) Transactional leadership
 c) Situational leadership
 d) Servant leadership
 Correct Answer: c) Situational leadership
 Rationale: Situational leadership theory posits that there
is no single "best" style of leadership. Effective leadership is
task-relevant, and the most successful leaders are those
who adapt their leadership style to the performance
readiness of the individual or group they are attempting to
lead or influence.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a management approach
that involves decision-making by employees to provide
them with a sense of ownership of their work processes.
 Correct Answer: Empowerment
 Rationale: Empowerment in management allows
employees to make decisions and take responsibility for
their work processes. This leads to increased job
satisfaction and productivity, as employees feel more
invested in the outcomes of their work.
3. True/False: Transactional leaders focus primarily on the
organization's vision and long-term goals.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Transactional leaders tend to focus on the dayto-day operations and short-term goals of an organization,
using rewards and punishments to motivate employees.
Transformational leaders, on the other hand, are more