A unit manager on a busy multi-service medical nursing unit decides to take responsibility for the direct client care of one of the many new admissions. Later the manager decides she is too busy to give adequate client care
Which of the following situational leadership styles does the nurse manager need to apply?
1. Coaching
2. Supporting
3. Delegating
4. Directing
ANS: 3
Delegation is transferring responsibility for the performance of an activity or task while retaining accountability for the outcome. To be more efficient in providing adequate client care, the man-ager needs to use delegation. Coaching would not be the situational leadership style to apply. The manager does not have time to explain decisions and provide the opportunity for clarification. Supporting would not be the situational leadership style of choice. The manager does not need to share ideas and facilitate decision making of other employees at this time. Directing is a highly directive style of leadership. The manager needs to delegate, not provide specific instructions and close supervision.
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