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mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The manager of a hospital unit has unilaterally decided on a change in the way that overtime is distributed among the nursing staff and has followed up this decision with an e-mail to all employees. What leadership style is exemplified by this manager?

A) Participative leadership
B) Permissive leadership
C) Laissez-faire leadership
D) Autocratic leadership

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective performance evaluation system?

A) The appraisal system operates outside of the scope of administration.
B) Employees do not know in advance who will be evaluating them.
C) The final disposition of the appraisal is shared with the employee.
D) Evaluation concentrates on the personality of the employee.

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
In autocratic or authoritarian leadership, the leader/manager makes the majority of
the decisions without direct consultation with employees. Laissez-faire or permissive leadership
occurs when little or no direction or guidance is provided. Participative leadership involves
extensive input from employees.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
A sound performance appraisal is shared with the employee who is the subject of
the appraisal. The appraisal system should be strongly supported by administration and
employees should be made aware of who will appraise them. An employee's personality should
not be the focus for appraisal.