RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 660 of 2368

Which activity is an example of leadership rather than management?

  1. Creating a shared vision for a practice change on the unit
  2. Making staffing assignments for the next shift
  3. Hiring a new nurse for the unit
  4. Setting policies and procedures for the department
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Correct answer: Creating a shared vision for a practice change on the unit

Leadership involves establishing direction, such as creating a shared vision. Assignments, hiring, and policies are management tasks.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Leadership and Management: Leadership and Management Characteristics. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026