During a particularly heated staff meeting regarding staff assignments, the nurse manager makes this comment: "When you all can come to a decision, let me know and we'll move on from there."
This leader is best identified as which of the following?
1. Democratic leader
2. Permissive leader
3. Bureaucratic leader
4. Situational leader
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The democratic leader encourages group discussion and decision making, provides constructive criticism, offers information, makes suggestions, and asks questions.
Rationale 2: The permissive leader recognizes the group's need for autonomy and self-regulation by assuming a "hands-off" approach. Allowing the group to come to its own decision and then accepting that decision reflects the style of a permissive leader.
Rationale 3: The bureaucratic leader relies on the organization's rules, policies, and procedures to direct the group's work efforts.
Rationale 4: A situational leader is one who adapts his or her leadership style to the situation.
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