NUR 48200 Nursing Leadership and Management Homework: The Speed of Trust- Purdue University Northwest
Overview: The Principle of Credibility
Our credibility is such an integral part of who we are, that we often take it for granted. But think of what it would be like to lose your credibility, your reputation. How do you regain what you have developed over years? Think of some of the disgraced politicians or celebrities. As a nurse, your credibility is your most valuable asset.
Objectives
1. Analyze the evolving professional nursing roles of leader/manager within a dynamic health care team
2. Evaluate several management theories.
3. Recognize several leadership styles and associated behaviors.
4. Identify the leadership style that would be best for you.
Directions
Before completing this homework, read the second section (p 27-124) of Covey's The Speed of Trust.
In this homework, you will write a short (1 to 2 pages), opinion paper. The paper is to be based on your own experiences and opinions. You should critically reflect on your personal experiences and apply what you have learned in the module to your current practice. Justify and explain your responses with examples and thorough explanations.
Consider a person you want to trust, perhaps a manager or an elected official.
1. Discuss how you might determine their credibility using the four cores of credibility discussed by the author.
2. Discuss how this person might fall short in one of the cores.
3. Reflect on your own leadership experience and ability. How do you see your current status using the four cores of credibility?
4. How might you be viewed professionally using the four cores?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.