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c0205847 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which situation should a nurse identify as an example of an autocratic leadership style?

A. The president of Sigma Theta Tau assigns members to committees to research problems.
B. Without faculty input, the dean mandates that all course content be delivered via the Internet.
C. During a community meeting, a nurse listens as clients generate solutions.
D. The student nurses' association advertises for candidates for president.

Question 2

During a therapeutic group, two clients engage in an angry verbal exchange. The nurse leader interrupts the exchange and excuses both of the clients from the group. The nurse has demonstrated which leadership style?

A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Bureaucratic

kingfahad97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse should identify that mandating decisions without consulting the group is considered an autocratic leadership style. Autocratic leadership increases productivity but often reduces morale and motivation due to lack of member input and creativity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse who excuses clients from the group has demonstrated an autocratic leadership style. An autocratic leadership style may be useful in certain situations that require structure and limit-setting. Democratic leaders focus on the members of the group and group-selected goals. Laissez-faire leaders provide no direction to group members.