During a particularly heated staff meeting regarding staff assignments, the nurse manager makes this comment: "When you all can come to a decision, let me know and we'll move on from there. " This leader is best identified as which of the follow
1. Democratic leader
2. Permissive leader
3. Bureaucratic leader
4. Situational leader
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The democratic leader encourages group discussion and decision making, provides constructive criticism, offers information, makes suggestions, and asks questions.
Rationale 2: The permissive leader recognizes the group's need for autonomy and self-regulation by assuming a "hands-off" approach. Allowing the group to come to their own decision, then accepting that would be the case in this situation.
Rationale 3: The bureaucratic leader relies on the organization's rules, policies, and procedures to direct the group's work efforts.
Rationale 4: A situational leader is one who adapts his or her leadership style to the situation.
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