Management Theories and Concepts Quiz

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What does a positive correlation indicate?

Improvement from low to high values (correct)

Deterioration from high to low values

No relationship between variables

Inconsistent relationship between variables

What is the purpose of operational definition?

To create ambiguity in the study

To avoid confusion in the study (correct)

To complicate the research process

To confuse the study participants

In a negative correlation, what happens as one variable increases?

There is no change in the other variable

The other variable decreases (correct)

The other variable increases as well

The other variable becomes inconsistent

What must a researcher do after formulating a research problem?

Consider the delimitation process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conceptual definition?

To provide ordinary or common meanings of terms Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication flows from subordinates to superiors?

Upward communication Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power is associated with the position one holds in an organization?

Legitimate power Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the budget that requires rejustification for yearly fiscal needs?

Zero-based budget Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leader is known for being inspiring and having a magnetic personality?

Charismatic leader Signup and view all the answers

What ethical principle focuses on doing no harm to the patient?

Non-maleficence Signup and view all the answers

Which budget category typically incurs the largest expenditure in a healthcare organization?

Personnel budget Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of sharing research study through publication, internet, forums, seminars, and symposiums?

To impact and create awareness based on the study findings Signup and view all the answers

In nursing audit, what is the primary purpose of evaluating the quality of care?

To affirm that nurses are rendering quality care Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a leader in an organization according to the text?

Influence others without being able to manage Signup and view all the answers

Which element of communication involves conveying information from the sender to the receiver using verbal or non-verbal means?

Encoding Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prospective research from retrospective research?

Prospective research evaluates present and future scenarios, while retrospective research evaluates past scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What should be obtained freely from prospective participants before engaging them in a study?

Consent Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style is considered best in case of a crisis?

Autocratic Signup and view all the answers

According to Theory X and Y by McGregor, which theory is associated with an autocratic leadership style?

Theory X Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in delegation?

Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What does decentralization refer to in a management context?

Increasing subordinates' responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of department heads in an organization?

Budget preparation and goal review Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a mission and a vision statement for an organization?

Mission states the purpose of existence, while vision outlines future aspirations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important right in nursing?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

What is the oath taking by nurses a symbol of?

Honesty Signup and view all the answers

What type of motivation comes from within the individual?

Intrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

RA 7610 is related to which issue?

Child abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the foremost responsibility of a nurse according to the text?

Perform quality nursing care for patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that refers to a person's ability to determine their own destiny and consent?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Correlation and Research

A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
The purpose of an operational definition is to clearly define variables being measured in a study.
In a negative correlation, as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
After formulating a research problem, a researcher must conduct a literature review.

Leadership and Management

Position power is associated with the position one holds in an organization.
A charismatic leader is known for being inspiring and having a magnetic personality.
The role of a leader in an organization is to inspire and influence others.
Delegation involves identifying tasks, selecting the right person, and assigning the task.
Decentralization refers to the dispersion of authority within an organization.
The main responsibility of department heads is to oversee their respective departments.

Research Ethics and Communication

The purpose of conceptual definition is to provide a clear understanding of abstract concepts.
Upward communication flows from subordinates to superiors.
Informed consent must be obtained freely from prospective participants before engaging them in a study.
The primary purpose of evaluating the quality of care in a nursing audit is to determine the effectiveness of care.

Healthcare and Nursing

The main purpose of sharing research through publication, internet, forums, seminars, and symposiums is to disseminate knowledge.
The largest expenditure in a healthcare organization is typically personnel costs.
The foremost responsibility of a nurse is to provide quality patient care.
The most important right in nursing is the right to autonomy.
The oath taken by nurses is a symbol of their commitment to the profession.
Autonomy is the term that refers to a person's ability to determine their own destiny and consent.
Informed consent is a critical aspect of nursing ethics, focusing on doing no harm to the patient.
RA 7610 is related to the issue of violence against women and children.

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