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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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Dana is a nurse supervisor at the neonatal intensive care unit. She is reviewing different theories of leadership and management and she came across a theory that states that the effectiveness of leadership is dependent upon the unit’s situation. Which of the following leadership styles best fits a situation where the followers are self-directed, experts, and are matured individuals?
  1. Democratic
  2. Authoritarian
  3. Laissez faire
  4. Bureaucratic
Explanation
Answer - C - A leadership style that best fits a situation where the followers are self-directed, experts, and are matured individuals is laissez faire. Laissez faire leadership is preferred when the followers know what to do and are experts in their field. This leadership style is relationship-oriented rather than task-centered.
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