Program Title BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Post Registration)

Module LBNS3407 (Nursing Management 1)

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Weight-age 40%)

Title: Short Essay Questions

Answer all Questions

1.1 Define the term “management.” (10 Marks)

1.2 List five (05) differences between the leader and manager (20 Marks)
1.3 Briefly describe the management process (30 Marks)
1.4 List five (05) roles and responsibilities of a nurse manager in staffing and
scheduling (20 Marks)
1.5 Outline five soft skills you must improve to be an effective nurse manager. (20
Marks)

2.1 Describe the term “performance appraisal” (15 Marks)

2.2 Briefly describe a suitable tool that could be used in the performance appraisal of
nurses. (30 Marks)
2.3 Outline five (05) advantages of applying human resource management for a
nursing department. (20 Marks)
2.4 List three (03) functions that could be done using the operating budget in an
organization. (15 Marks)
2.5 Outline five (05) roles and responsibilities of a nurse manager in budgeting. (20
Marks)

Assignment format

 An electronic copy of your work must be presented using Microsoft Word, all
letters in 12 font size, Times New Roman text and double space between lines.
 Use the common format provided by the university as the cover page format.

Assignment Submission

 PDF version of the assignment should be uploaded to the LMS on or before 1st of
April 2023.

Notes

 Assignments should be submitted according to the fixed date.

 Late submission will be penalized by deducting 5% from the total marks.
 Marks will be deducted for different formats and different font sizes, grammar,
spelling and reference errors.
 Academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, collusion) is a serious offence. Therefore
work must be original.
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