As a leader on a rehab unit, you encourage all staff members to see themselves as having a role in decision making and quality care. You see your role as involving particular responsibilities in decision making but not as a hierarchal role
This view of decision making and leadership is con-sistent with: a. Trait theories.
b. Complexity theory.
c. Situated theory.
d. Emotional intelligence.
B
Complexity theory involves envisioning each member of the team involved in decision making, management, and leadership, with the leader not seen in a hierarchal relationship to other team members.
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