Differentiate between management and leadership.

Differentiation should include

  • comparison of leadership and management processes and functions
  • identification of formal and informal leadership
  • discussion of various leadership styles
  • roles of the registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN)
  • components of management.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How would one compare leadership and management processes and functions?
  • What are the distinctions among types of formal and informal leadership?
  • What are the characteristics of leadership styles, such as
    • autocratic
    • democratic
    • participative
    • situational
    • laissez-faire?
  • What are the differences between the roles of the RN and the LPN, as specified in the Code of Virginia?
  • How would one explain the components of management: organizing, planning, leading, and evaluating?