Management of CareQuestion 662 of 2368
A nurse manager calls a meeting, asks staff to share ideas about reducing missed breaks, listens to everyone, and then makes the final decision. Which leadership style does this describe?
- Authoritarian
- Laissez-faire
- Democratic
- Passive-avoidant
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Correct answer: Democratic
Democratic leaders take part in discussions and listen to others, but they keep responsibility for the final decision.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Leadership and Management: Leadership Theories and Styles. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026