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Please find attached fileKnowledge questions  Part A – Descriptive questions:  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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Answer 1
Principles of Delegation-
When delivering care, the RN manages care and decides the best utilisation of resources.
The RN recognises the relational principle of mutual respect in the delegation.
Registered nurses actively contribute to the implementation of organisational policy on delegation.
The RN can delegate work or aspects of care, but never the nursing process directly (Abd El-Hay, El Mezayen & Ahmed 2018).
 
Appropriate Techniques of Delegations-
Nurses should know about the resource. For example, if nurse leaders are uncertain about which duties may be delegated to other nurses, they should know how to find this information. 
Nurses should build rapport. For example, nurse leaders should present themselves to their junior nurses and should demonstrate their interest in getting to know them.
Nurses should communicate respectfully and clearly. Nurse leaders should communicate the expectations for effective output. 
Nurses should regularly have a follow-up. Nurse leaders should confirm that the task has been done (Goodhew & Edwards 2019).
 
Answer 2
Allocating a work is just directing a subordinate to perform a certain activity by providing them with a set of guidelines and letting them execute it. Delegating a work entails giving several of the labour as well as some power to another person, so clarity and trust are essential for all parties involved. The principles of work allocation are the following:
Interprofessional collaboration is essential. For example, the nurse leader can enhance alliances with clinicians and patients through interprofessional collaboration (Mabire et al. 2018).
Optimal staffing is crucial. For example, the nurse leader can optimise staffing, lowering nurse turnover and, consequently, the cost of healthcare. 
Knowledge of new technology is crucial. For example, the nurse leader would better understand the influence of new technology on patient care.
An evidence-based approach is essential. For example, the nurse leader can efficiently manage the staffing ratios with an evidence-based approach to decision-making (Stonehouse 2018). 
 
Answer 3
It will assist team members in understanding how their particular work fits into the larger picture. The following are crucial goal-setting principles and techniques: Be Specific: If the interpretation changes too much, it may hinder overall progress and require one to restart from the early stages. Maintain a clear and thorough set of nursing objectives. Be Realistic: Make certain that the nursing objectives that are set do not exceed the abilities and skill set (Sullivan 2018).
 
Answer 4
It stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. Two examples are:
To minimise the turnover rate of nursing staff.
To offer team members the information and resources they need to deliver high-quality care (Goodhew & Edwards 2019).
Answer 5
Group dynamics is concerned with the modifications and adaptations that its members make in their interactions with one another. A strong sense of connection among group members is a crucial group dynamic. Furthermore, this sense of belonging is what motivates the group to function at its utmost, raising group morale (Jack et al. 2022). The Perception Principle is concerned with the esteem of members of the group and the ways in which these individuals perceive their status.

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