Following are the duties of administrative managers EXCEPT?

DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Nursing Management & leadership

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Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

Autocratic refers to a leadership style where a leader centralizes decision-making and exercises complete authority.
This contrasts with the core functions of management, which are the universal tasks managers perform, such as planning, organizing, and controlling.
While a manager can be autocratic, 'autocratic' itself is not a function or duty but a behavioral approach to leadership.

Option A: Controlling is a fundamental function of management. It involves monitoring performance, comparing it with set standards, and taking corrective action.
Option C: Planning is considered the primary function of management. It involves setting goals, defining strategies, and outlining tasks to achieve organizational objectives.
Option D: Organizing is a core managerial duty that involves arranging and structuring work, allocating resources, and assigning tasks to accomplish goals.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Distinguishing between management functions and leadership styles as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
In a nursing context, a Nurse Manager has administrative functions like creating staff schedules (Organizing), ensuring protocols are followed (Controlling), and planning for resource needs (Planning).
The Nurse Manager's leadership style (e.g., autocratic, democratic) significantly impacts team morale, job satisfaction, and ultimately, patient safety and quality of care.
What if? - In a code blue or mass casualty event, a Nurse Manager might adopt a temporary autocratic style to give clear, rapid commands, which is appropriate for the crisis. However, using this style for day-to-day operations would likely lead to staff burnout and high turnover.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the keyword 'EXCEPT'. This tells you to find the option that does not belong with the others.
Read the question stem to understand the main topic: 'duties of administrative managers'.
Analyze each option: 'Controlling', 'Planning', and 'Organizing' are all actions or processes. 'Autocratic' describes a type of person or behavior.
Recall the core functions of management (often remembered by POSDCORB: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, Budgeting).
Recognize that 'Controlling', 'Planning', and 'Organizing' are all part of these core functions.
Conclude that 'Autocratic' is the outlier, as it describes a leadership style, not a managerial function.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Distinguishing between management functions and leadership styles.
Stem keywords: duties, administrative managers
Lead-in keywords: EXCEPT
Negative lead-in flag: The question uses the word EXCEPT, asking you to identify the option that is NOT a duty of an administrative manager.

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