Leadership and Strategic Management

What is the primary role of first-line managers in healthcare?

• Developing long-term financial strategies

• Directly supervising staff and managing patient care

• Conducting medical research

What is the main goal of healthcare leadership and strategic management?

• To improve patient care and operational efficiency

• To increase hospital profits

• To reduce staff workload

Which of the following is a key element of strategic planning in healthcare?

• Ignoring weaknesses in the system

• Avoiding external evaluations

• Implementing strategic initiatives

Which of the following is a characteristic of Transformational Leadership in healthcare?

• Focuses only on short-term goals

• Encourages innovation and motivates employees to exceed expectations

• Maintains the status quo and avoids change

Which strategy is commonly used in strategic planning for healthcare organizations?

• SWOT analysis

• Ignoring external factors

• Random decision-making

Why is leadership development important in healthcare?

• To enforce strict authority over employees

• To replace experienced staff with new employees

• To ensure continuous improvement, ethical decision-making, and professional growth

Which of the following is an essential component of crisis management in healthcare?

• Rapid response, effective communication, and teamwork

• Ignoring conflicts to avoid stress

• Delaying decisions until the crisis is over

How does mentorship contribute to shared governance in healthcare?

• By discouraging professional development

• By restricting leadership roles to senior staff only

• By providing guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing among staff

__________ leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating healthcare professionals to exceed expectations and drive innovation.

In strategic planning, the process of evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats is known as __________ analysis.