The nurse manager on a surgical unit receives notification that multiple victims of a plane crash will arrive at the hospital momentarily. What is the most appropriate leadership style to adopt in this situation?
a. Authoritarian c. Laissez-faire
b. Democratic d. Eclectic
A
The authoritarian style of management has its emphasis on the tasks, which would be effective during an emergency or disaster situation; hence, the autocratic manager may be most effective in a crisis situation. The laissez-faire manager maintains a permissive climate with little direction or control exerted. This manager allows staff members to make and implement decisions independently and relinquishes most of his or her power and responsibility to them. The demo-cratic manager is people oriented and emphasizes effective group functioning. The environment is open, communication is both ways, and staff members are encouraged to participate in decision making. Eclectic is not a specific leadership management style.
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