In Theory...
Potpourri

Lead the way!
The People In Your Neighborhood
Starts with "M"
100
Frederich Herzberg developed this theory of motivation based on his underlying attitudes about human nature. It says that employees in bureaucratic organizations prefer security, direction, and minimal responsibility. It also marks the spot!
What is Theory X?
100
According to the textbook, this can be a powerful tool to assist managers in motivating workers. It can also hurt your ears at a sound check!
What is feedback?
100
This "basic competency" is needed by all healthcare professionals. It involves a process of influence, in which one person sways others towards goal achievement.
What is leadership?
100
Historically, the following traits have been used to describe this group of people: Caring, Respectable, Determined, Self-Confident, Sociable, and Intelligent. Can you name the people who all share these traits?
Who are leaders?
100
The textbook defines this term as "a process of coordinating actions and allocation resources to achieve oranizational goals".
What is management?
200
Herzberg also developed this theory, which said that people are intrinsically motivated by their work. He believed that people can enjoy their work, show self-discipline and creativity, and can be motivated by ties to the larger group. Can you name this Herberg theory?
What is Theory Y?
200
This theorist develped one of the best-known theories on motivation. He categorized human needs according to individual motivation, beginning with physiological needs...
Who is Abraham Maslow?
200
This type of leadership was practiced by people such as Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mahtma Gandhi. It describes leader behavior that displays self-confidence, passion high expectations of others, and excellent public speaking skills!
What is charismatic leadership?
200
According to the textbook, these people can be made up of a group, an individual, an entire community, or members of society in general. They interact with leaders and are thus compelled to effect change in their behaviors.
Who are followers?
200
You don't have to be Tony Robbins to know this term! This word refers to whatever influences our choices and creates direction, intensity and persistence in our behavior. It occurs internally, in order to change our behavior to satisfy our needs.
What is motivation?
300
This theory was developed by William Ouchi, who studied Japanese organzations which were more productive than those in America. His theory espoused the principles of motivation through collective decision making and a focus on long-term employment.
What is Theory Z?
300
According to Maslow's hierarchy, the need for this is the pinnacle of human performance and achievement.
What is self-actualization?
300
This style of leadership is characterized as passive and permissive. In it, the leader defers from making important decisions. It has been associated with low productivity, feelings of frustration amongst workers, and capitalism!
What is laissez-faire leadership?
300
A phrase popularized by researchers Bennis and Nanus states that "leaders are people who do the right thing", and these people are the ones who "do things right".
Who are managers?
300
Herzberg's two-factor theory on motivation described these factors as ones needed to avoid job dissatisfaction. Examples are salary, working conditions, status and quality of supervision. Sadly, the use of deoderant and the brushing of teeth are not!
What are maintenance (aka hygiene) factors?
400
The basic premise of this leadership theory is that different leader patterns will be effective in different situations. It acknowledges that factors in the environment affect outcomes as much as leadership behaviors. Do you know this aptly-named theory?
What is Contingency Theory?
400
According to the textbook, nursing is in transition to a "knowledge age"-where nursing research advances nursing science, and nursing science is translated into what?
What is evidence-based practice?
400
Behavioral leadership studies have identified two basic types of leaders: employee-centered leaders who focus on the human needs of employees, and these less effective leaders, who focus on schedules, costs, and efficiency.
Who are job-centered leaders?
400
These people are healthcare workers who make a critical difference in the lives of patients and families every day, yet believe this is only part of their ordinary work. They are leaders who use their expertise to manage and meet patient needs. You may know one...
Who are nurses?
400
This process involves planning, coordinating, organizing and controlling. Nurses manage to use it to direct patient care every day!
What is the management process?
500
The German theorist Max Weber is famous for this organizational theory, which said competence should be the basis for the hiring and promoting of employees, and decisions should be made based on rules and regulations. What a genius!
What is Bureaucracy Theory?
500
Frederick Taylor is often referred to as the "Father of Scientific Management" for the way he viewed organizations-as machines. He believed they were made to increase efficiency, and ultimately, this central theme of his work.
What is production?
500
These leaders influence people by stressing shared values, providing a vision reflecting these values, and empowering others. They effectively "transform" people to commit to action...
Who are transformational leaders?
500
These workers are known for their specialized knowledge and expertise. They are more self-directed than other employees, and are especially valued for what they know.
Who are knowledge workers?
500
The amount of time managers spend on particular roles or functions varies with their level in an organization. These nurse managers are sandwiched between the executive level and the nurses doing direct patient care. They spend less time in direct supervision than they do in planning and coordinating...
Who are middle-level managers?
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