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Readings
Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory

and application (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Review Chapters 2 and 3

Benoliela, P. & Somecha, A. (2014). The health and performance effects of participative leadership:

Exploring the moderating role of the Big Five personality dimensions European Journal of Work and

Organizational Psychology, 23(2), 277-294. doi:10.1080/1359432X.2012.717689

Abstract excerpt: This study suggests that participative leadership may yield different results

depending on employees’ personality traits from the Big Five typology. The proposed model aimed to

investigate the moderating role of the Big Five traits on the participative leadership–in role

performance relationship and on the participative leadership–psychological strain relationship.
Graham, S., & Melnyk, B. M. (2014). The Birth of a Healthcare Leadership Academy: Lessons Learned From

The Ohio State University. Nurse Leader, 12(2), 55-74. doi:10.1016/j.mnl.2014.01.001

Abstract excerpt: The ultimate goal of a leadership institute/initiative is to strengthen leadership

confidence and competence for the ultimate purpose of improving healthcare quality and patient

outcomes, as well as of reducing costs.
Zydziunaite, V, & Suominen, T. Leadership styles of nurse managers in ethical dilemmas: Reasons and

consequences. Contemporary Nurse 48(2):150-16. doi:10.5172/conu.2014.48.2.150

Abstract excerpt: To explain the associations between different leadership styles, reasons for their

application and its consequences when nurse managers make decisions in ethical dilemmas.
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To prepare:
Review the information in the Learning Resources, including the leadership styles identified in Chapter

2 of the course text.
Bring to mind a leader in your organization or one with which you are familiar. Would you describe his

or her style as authoritative, democratic, or laissez-faire? Why?
Which characteristics or approaches demonstrated by this person would you integrate into your own

leadership style? Which ones would you prefer not to integrate?
Think about how this leader’s style and resulting interactions may impact health care quality and

patient outcomes.
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Post a description of a leader, distinguishing his or her style as authoritative, democratic, or

laissez-faire. Describe the characteristics that inform your perception, and explain which ones you

would integrate into your own leadership style, as well as which ones you would prefer not to

integrate. Explain at least one potential effect of this leadership style on health care quality and

patient outcomes.