Which statement regarding the authority of a team leader is accurate?
1. The team leader in a healthcare organization has authority equal to those individuals who comprise the administrative staff.
2. The team leader has only as much authority as the team members will allow.
3. The team leader relinquishes authority and control as the team gains strength.
4. The team leader has control of the team, but no real authority.
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Explanation: 1. Often the healthcare team leader is a middle manager who does not have the authority of an administrator.
2. The team leader has the authority, but the team members may not recognize that authority. This situation can result in the team being ineffective.
3. As the team gains strength, the leader should begin to relax control and allow the team to exert more and more authority over the direction of the team.
4. The team leader does have authority. In some cases, the leader does not have control.
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