The manager of an emergency department tries to involve staff in depar

QUESTION

The manager of an emergency department tries to involve staff in department decisions. However, when a mass casualty situation arises, the nurse becomes very directive.

What style of leadership does this situation describe?
1. Authoritarian
2. Transformational
3. Laissez-faire
4. Situational

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4

In situational leadership, levels of direction and support vary according to the level of maturity of the employee and group, and to the situation occurring. In authoritarian leadership, the leader makes the decisions for the group. Transformational leadership focuses on preparing people for change. Laissez-faire leadership is nondirectional, is characterized by inactivity or passivity, and is permissive with few commands, questions, criticisms, or suggestions.