A manager questions a nurse as to her analysis of the manager?s job performance. A reason the manager may ask this question would be:
1. The manager is questioning his leadership style and its effectiveness.
2. The manager wants information regarding how the nurse views him.
3. The manager is attempting to appear helpful.
4. The manger is inquiring about other leadership styles the nurse has encountered.
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Explanation: 1. Nurse managers are in a position to help their employees. Assessing whether their
management or leadership style is helpful or appropriate allows managers to enhance their
performance. Attempting to appear helpful or obtaining the nurses? view of the manager will
only encourage an environment of mistrust in the future.
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