Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2006):

Nurse managers as transformational and transactional leaders.

Full Abstract

Nurse managers demonstrating transformational leadership are more likely than transactional leaders to have committed staff nurse followers. Committed followers exert extra effort, thus improving unit performance and enhancing the organization's competitive advantage.

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Author information

Author/s: McGuire, Elaine (E); Kennerly, Susan M (SM);

Affiliation: Patient Care Services, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

Journal: Nursing economic$ (Nurs Econ), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Jul-Aug; vol 24 (issue 4) : pp 179-85, 175

Dates: Created 2006/09/13; Completed 2006/10/12; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16967888, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adult Attitude of Health Personnel Female Humans Interprofessional Relations Leadership Male Middle Aged Midwestern United States Models, Psychological Motivation Nurse Administrators - organization & administration; psychology

Nurse's Role - psychology Nursing Methodology Research Nursing Staff, Hospital - organization & administration; psychology Nursing Theory Organizational Culture Organizational Innovation Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Personnel Loyalty Personnel Management Professional Competence - standards Questionnaires Self Assessment (Psychology)

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