Which of the following types of leaders would most likely base decisions on policy and protocols?
A) Autocratic
B) Bureaucratic
C) Democratic
D) Laissez-faire
B
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Bureaucratic leadership is policy-minded. Bureaucratic leaders rely on established protocols for decision making. The policy and procedure manual of the healthcare facility offers step-by-step instructions; a bureaucratic leader will consider them as rules.
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