Which characteristic most clearly distinguishes a leader from a manager?
Correct answer: A. A leader influences people toward a shared vision
- A. A leader influences people toward a shared vision
- B. A leader prepares every duty roster personally
- C. A leader enforces all policies without discussion
- D. A leader avoids responsibility for staff performance
Explanation
Leadership focuses on influence, motivation, direction, and movement toward shared goals. Management focuses more on planning, organising, staffing, and controlling resources, although one nurse may perform both roles.
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Leadership and management involve planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling nursing services. Coverage includes leadership styles, authority, responsibility, accountability, delegation, supervision, communication, motivation and conflict resolution, with attention to how a leader differs from a manager and how each supports safe patient care.
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