Leadership and management are different in that
a. leadership involves influencing others to make positive changes
b. leadership is the accomplishment of tasks either by oneself or by directing others
c. management is the individual's ability to communicate
d. management requires the leader to maintain strong control
A
Leadership involves a social responsibility to use knowledge and collective expertise resulting in nursing actions that transform the health of communities and environments. Transformation involves influencing the choices of individuals and groups to make lasting, positive changes.
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