Which statement most appropriately describes the relationship between the behavioral/situational framework and leadership?

1. As the nurse manager continually makes use of the framework, leadership behaviors and decisions should become increasingly more appropriate.
2. As the nurse manager becomes more experienced in leadership, the manager's need for using the framework decreases.
3. When the nurse manager uses the framework for decision making, the staff can expect leadership decisions advantageous to them.
4. When the nurse manager sets goals using the framework, the staff will experience fewer and fewer problems within the department.


Answer: 1

Rationale: When a nurse leader continually gains practice in using the
behavioral/situational framework to achieve goals, the decisions made will be more
appropriate. The leader would analyze all aspects of the situation, those individuals involved, the leader, and the group. The experienced leader should still use all aspects of the
framework with all decisions and goals. Just because the leader analyzes all aspects of
the situation using the framework doesn't mean the end product will always be advantageous to
the staff. Despite the use of the framework, there will always be issues within a
department.

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