A nurse manager allows the staff members to make their own schedules and do their own client assignments on their shifts

Question

However, during a code situation, the nurse manager will make decisions for the staff by instructing which nurse to assume which responsibility. This manager is exemplifying which style of leadership?
1. Permissive
2. Democratic
3. Situational
4. Bureaucratic

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Permissive leaders assume a "hands-off" approach.
Rationale 2: The democratic leader encourages group discussion and decision making.
Rationale 3: According to contingency theorists, effective leaders adapt their leadership style to the situation. Unlike the singular style of authoritarian, democratic, and permissive leaders, the situational leader adapts his or her leadership to the readiness and willingness of the group to perform the assigned task.
Rationale 4: A bureaucratic leader relies on the organization's rules, policies, and procedures to direct the group's work efforts.