Sam, the RN Working the Evening Shift on a Busy

Multiple Choice

Sam, the RN working the evening shift on a busy unit, often works with the same supervisor. Sam notices that other nurses often verbalize that they do not like to work with this manager. This manager is quite vocal about how decisions are to be made on the unit and that is through her! Consultation with staff is never done. What type of behavioural leadership is Sam's supervisor using?

A) autocratic leadership
B) democratic leadership
C) laissez-faire leadership
D) independent leadership