How is work allocation different from delegation

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Assignment:

Part 1

1. Discuss any four (4) principles of delegation and appropriate techniques of delegation using an example in a nursing management/leadership context.

2. How is work allocation different from delegation? Discuss any four (4) principles of work allocation using appropriate examples in a nursing management/leadership context.

3. How is goal setting with your team beneficial in achieving a set target? Briefly describe the key principles and techniques of goal setting.

4. What does SMART goal stand for? Provide two (2) examples of SMART goals in a nursing management/leadership context.

5. Define group dynamics and discuss principles of group dynamics. How could a nurse manager/leader apply appropriate techniques to improve group dynamics (promote positive group dynamics) while working in a team and complying with these principles?

6. Discuss key principles underpinning individual behaviour and difference. What is the application of these principles in a nursing management/leadership context? Include in your answer techniques that can be used to promote individual behaviour and difference.

7. Explore and discuss the key differences in the following leadership styles.

• Facilitative leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Coaching leadership

Include in your response how each of these leadership styles could be used in a nursing context.

8. Discuss the application of key principles underpinning the selection of an appropriate leadership style in a nursing context.

9. Discuss key principles underpinning motivation. What is the application of these principles in a nursing management/leadership context? Include in your answer techniques you may be able to use to motivate the work team.

10. Discuss different stages/techniques of negotiation. Identify key principles underpinning individual negotiation and briefly describe the application of these principles in a nursing management/leadership context.

11. Discuss key principles underpinning problem solving. What is the application of these principles in a nursing management/leadership context? Include in your answer techniques you can use to effectively solve problems.

12. Explain principles of planning. Discuss the role of planning in nursing and how a nurse manager/leader should apply principles of planning using appropriate examples.

13. Discuss key principles underpinning workplace innovation. What is the application of these principles in a nursing management/leadership context?

14. Discuss key principles underpinning workplace productivity. What is the application of these principles in a nursing management/leadership context?

PART B - CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

Case Study A

Assume that you are leading a team conducting an infection prevention and control audit in your workplace. A team member delegated to gather some clinical information from other team members approached you advising that she is not able to gather relevant information from two other colleagues as they always advise her to come later for discussions and interviews as they think she is wasting their time.

These two colleagues are senior to you and you also failed to receive any cooperation from them when you tried to resolve the issue.

Answer the following questions.

1. As the leader of a team, it is important to refer the identified problems to your supervisor (e.g. Registered Nurse) at this stage. Why?

2. Why is it important to always keep lines of communication open with your manager, e.g. Registered Nurse, Nurse Unit Manager etcetera, when working with a team in similar situations?

Case Study B

You are leading a novice team. Each team member looks up to you for guidance and support. You are expected to model acceptable behaviours and approaches.

3. Briefly describe any four (4) ways through which you could role model a positive contribution to your work team.

4. Explain how this type of behaviour can enhance the way your clients think about your organisation.

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