The nurse manager actively listens to the nursing staff and encourages the staff to be accountable for all patient care. Which leadership style is this manager demonstrating?
a. Coaching
b. Utilitarian
c. Autonomy
d. Democratic
ANS: A
A. Active listening and accountability are characteristics of the coaching leadership style. B. Utilitarian is a theory of ethical behavior. C. Autonomy is an ethical principle. D. In democratic leadership, participation is encouraged in determining goals and in planning for their achievement.
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