Staff nurses on the medical unit are discussing how they never see their unit manager and that she lacks involvement in unit activities. What leadership style is this manager displaying?
a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
c. Laissez-faire
d. Transformational
C
A laissez-faire style is also known as permissive or nondirective, with the leader allowing staff to function with little intervention; this describes this manager's approach. Authoritarian leaders are highly involved in directing staff activity, so this does not describe this manager's style. A democratic leadership style is a participative leadership approach and is not descriptive of the manager in the question. A transformational leader inspires and motivates followers creating a supportive climate, which does not describe the manager in the question.
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