A nurse tells the other staff members that she works only for the money and simply wants to "do the job and go home." With which leadership style would this nurse most likely be comfortable?
a. Autocratic
b. Democratic
c. Laissez-faire
d. Participative
A
Individuals who simply want to "do their job" seek a directive style of leadership because it re-duces their responsibilities.
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