The nurse accepts a job working on a unit for a manager who is known to use a laissez-faire leadership style. What expectations will the nurse have about the functioning of this unit? (Select all that apply.)

Question

1.
The nurse will have a great deal of autonomy
2.
The unit often runs out of synchrony with the rest of the facility
3.
Nurses remain in the safety level of Marlow's hierarchy
4.
Staff nurses usually love their nurse manager's efficiency
5.
The manager provides daily guidance and information

Answer 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3
Nurses working for a laissez-faire leader will receive little guidance and work with a great deal of autonomy. Working for a laissez-faire leader results in lack of synchrony with the rest of the organization. This leader generally does not provide mechanisms for the workers to move beyond the safety level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.