A nurse manager attends a conference on leadership skills and contempl

QUESTION

A nurse manager attends a conference on leadership skills and contemplates how he can become a better leader.

One of the staff members on the unit recently stated that he did not empower the members of his staff and he was extremely picky about everything. What would be the criteria for effective leadership listed in the text that deals with empowerment?

A) Is the leader aware of issues encountered by nurses engaged in client-care activities?
B) Does the leader effectively delegate tasks to others, or does he or she micromanage everything?
C) Does the leader provide the needed resources to provide quality nursing services?
D) Does the leader demonstrate sensitivity to the impact of self on others, leading to effective use of self?

ANSWER:

B