Nursing Administration and Leadership 1st Class Test PDF

**Nursing Administration and Leadership** **3^rd^ year, 1^st^ Semester** **40 marks, 1 hour** **Objectives (1x5=5marks)** 1. The act of synchronizing people and activities so that they function smoothly in attainment of organizing objectives. a. Planning b. Organizing c. Coordinating...

**Nursing Administration and Leadership** **3^rd^ year, 1^st^ Semester** **40 marks, 1 hour** **Objectives (1x5=5marks)** 1. The act of synchronizing people and activities so that they function smoothly in attainment of organizing objectives. a. Planning b. Organizing c. Coordinating d. Budgeting 2. Which of the following will provide new staff nurses with information on the channel of communication, span of control and line of communication? a. Organizational structure b. Hospital policy c. Job description d. Manual of procedures 3. The strategic planning is usually the responsibility of a. Lower management b. Middle management c. Top management d. All of the above 4. The Medical Superintendent is often seen interacting with the medical intern during coffee break and after duty hours. What type of organizational structure is this? a. Informal b. Formal c. Hierarchical d. Line 5. A brief and powerful statement of the reason the organization exists is known as; a. Mission b. Vision c. Values d. Goals **Subjective** 1. Define management and describe any 8 principles of management by Henri Fayol? (2+8=10 marks) **Management is a distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling, to accomplish the objectives by the use of people and resources.** - Management is what a manager does. Louis Allen - To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to command, to co-ordinate and to control. Henry Fayol i. Division of work ii. Authority and responsibility iii. Discipline iv. Unity of command v. Unity of direction vi. Subordination of individual interest vii. Remuneration viii. Centralization ix. Scalar chain x. Order xi. Stability xii. Equity xiii. Initiative xiv. Espirit de corps 2. Differentiate between formal and informal organization. (5marks) 3. Who are managers? Explain in detail the classification of managers. List down the functions of manager. (1+6+3=10 marks) MANAGER - Is a person who controls and manipulates resources and expenditures, to meet the organizational goals. **OR** - Is a person responsible for supervising and motivating employees and for directing the progress of an organization. - Someone who coordinates and oversees the work of other people so that organizational goals can be accomplished. - Conceptual skills - A manager's mental ability to coordinate all of the organization's interests and activities - Interpersonal skills - A manager's ability to work with, understand, mentor, and motivate others, both individually and in groups - Technical skills - A manager's ability to use the tools, procedures, and techniques of a specialized field - Political skills - A manager's ability to build a power base and establish the right connections - Behaviors related to a manager's *effectiveness*: - Controlling the organization's environment and its resources. - Organizing and coordinating. - Handling information. - Providing for growth and development. - Motivating employees and handling conflicts. - Strategic problem solving. 4. List Theories of Management and explain in detail the Scientific Management Theory. (1+4=5marks) 5. Explain the elements of organization. (5marks) People Environment Technologies or resources Structure Economic and market condition Legal constraints