A Supervisor on a Medical-Surgical Unit Excels at Scheduling Staff

Multiple Choice

A supervisor on a medical-surgical unit excels at scheduling staff and allocating resources. However, when new policies are being implemented, the supervisor has great difficulty getting staff cooperation. Based on this data, why is the supervisor considered a manager and not a leader?

A) A leader clarifies the organizational structure.
B) A leader uses interpersonal skills to accomplish goals.
C) A leader always assigns and coordinates tasks.
D) A leader must use contingency planning.