Which of the following would not be a characteristic of an effective t

QUESTION

Which of the following would not be a characteristic of an effective team nurse leader?

a. An autocratic perspective
b. Excellent communication skills
c. Awareness of everyone’s abilities
d. A genuine interest in team members

ANSWER:

ANS: A
In ineffective teams, leadership tends to be autocratic and rigid, and the team’s communication style may be overly stiff and formal. Members tend to be uncomfortable with conflict or disagreement, avoiding and suppressing it rather than using it as a catalyst for change. When criticism is offered, it may be destructive, personal, and hurtful rather than constructive and problem-centered. Team members may begin to hide their feelings of resentment or disagreement, sensing that they are “dangerous.” This creates the potential for later eruptions and discord.