Nursing Leadership Assignment 1

JOANNE BERNADETTE C.
AGUILAR BSN-4
ASSIGNMENT IN NCM-107A NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
1. Define the ff: (8 points)

a. Principle - Leadership principles are the set of actions or guiding beliefs that leaders can
implement to move them toward success. How well an organization, company or business
performs is directly related to how effectively the leader motivates and guides their employees.
b. Theory - Leadership theories are schools of thought brought forward to explain how and why
certain individuals become leaders. The theories emphasize the traits and behaviors that
individuals can adopt to boost their own leadership abilities.
c. Strategy - Strategic leadership can also be defined as utilizing strategy in the management of
employees. It is the potential to influence organizational members and to execute organizational
change. Strategic leaders create organizational structure, allocate resources and express strategic
vision.
d. Process - Leadership as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to

achieve a common goal (PSU WC L.1, 2016). This definition is centered on the notion that
anyone can lead, and that leadership lies within the interaction between the leader and the
follower, not within the leader themselves. The process of this interaction captures the essence
of leadership, in that the interaction is not one way. A leader should listen as well as speak, take
advice and guidance as well as give it.
2. What are the universal principles of management? Discuss each principle.(20
points)
MANAGEMENT Principles developed by Henri Fayol:
1. DIVISION OF WORK
- Work should be divided among individuals and groups to ensure that effort and attention
are focused on special portions of the task. Fayol presented work specialization as the best way
to use the human resources of the organization.
2. AUTHORITY
- The concepts of Authority and responsibility are closely related. Authority was defined
by Fayol as the right to give orders and the power to exact obedience. Responsibility involves
being accountable, and is therefore naturally associated with authority. Whoever assumes
authority also assumes responsibility.
3. DISCIPLINE
- A successful organization requires the common effort of workers. Penalties should be
applied judiciously to encourage this common effort.
4. UNITY OF COMMAND
- Workers should receive orders from only one manager.
5. UNITY OF DIRECTION
- The entire organization should be moving towards a common objective in a common
direction.
6. SUBORDINATION OF INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS TO THE GENERAL INTERESTS
- The interests of one person should not take priority over the interests of the organization
as a whole.
7. REMUNERATION
- Many variables, such as cost of living, supply of qualified personnel, general business
conditions, and success of the business, should be considered in determining a worker’s rate of
pay.
8. CENTRALIZATION
- Fayol defined centralization as lowering the importance of the subordinate role.
Decentralization is increasing the importance. The degree to which centralization or
decentralization should be adopted depends on the specific organization in which the manager is
working.
9. SCALAR CHAIN
- Managers in hierarchies are part of a chain like authority scale. Each manager, from the
first line supervisor to the president, possess certain amounts of authority. The President
possesses the most authority; the first line supervisor the least. Lower level managers should
always keep upper level managers informed of their work activities. The existence of a scalar
chain and adherence to it are necessary if the organization is to be successful.
10. ORDER
- For the sake of efficiency and coordination, all materials and people related to a specific
kind of work should be treated as equally as possible.
11. EQUITY
- All employees should be treated as equally as possible.
12. STABILITY OF TENURE OF PERSONNEL
- Retaining productive employees should always be a high priority of management.
Recruitment and Selection Costs, as well as increased product-reject rates are usually associated
with hiring new workers.
13. INITIATIVE
- Management should take steps to encourage worker initiative, which is defined as new or
additional work activity undertaken through self-direction.
14. ESPIRIT DE CORPS
- Management should encourage harmony and general good feelings among employees.
3. Identify two theories of management and explain each theory. Each student should
not have the same theory since there are many theories, just coordinate with each
other. (12 points)
1. Great Man Theory

According to the Great Man Theory (which should perhaps be called the Great Person Theory),
leaders are born with just the right traits and abilities for leading – charisma, intellect,
confidence, communication skills, and social skills.
The theory suggests that the ability to lead is inherent – that the best leaders are born, not made.
It defines leaders as valiant, mythic, and ordained to rise to leadership when the situation arises.
The term “Great Man” was adopted at the time because leadership was reserved for males,
particularly in military leadership.
2. Trait Theory
The Trait Theory is very similar to the Great Man Theory. It is founded on the characteristics of
different leaders – both the successful and unsuccessful ones. The theory is used to predict
effective leadership. Usually, the identified characteristics are compared to those of potential
leaders to determine their likelihood of leading effectively. Scholars researching the trait theory
try to identify leadership characteristics from different perspectives. They focus on the
physiological attributes such as appearance, weight, and height; demographics such as age,
education, and familial background; and intelligence, which encompasses decisiveness,
judgment, and knowledge.
4. What are the roles of a manager in an organization? (10 points)
5. What is strategic planning? (5 points)

Strategic planning is the process of documenting and establishing a direction of your small
business—by assessing both where you are and where you’re going. The strategic plan gives you
a place to record your mission, vision, and values, as well as your long-term goals and the action
plans you’ll use to reach them. A well-written strategic plan can play a pivotal role in your small
business’s growth and success because it tells you and your employees how best to respond to
opportunities and challenges.

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JOANNE BERNADETTE C.

ASSIGNMENT IN NCM-107A NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

1. Define the ff: (8 points)

d. Process - Leadership as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to

1. Great Man Theory

5. What is strategic planning? (5 points)

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