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Authoritarian Leadership Style

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What is a characteristic of laissez-faire leadership?

Focusing on individual productivity

Providing little or no direction (correct)

Using downward communication only

Being highly directive and controlling

When is laissez-faire leadership particularly effective?

When there is a need for authoritative leadership

When there is a lack of resources and funding

When problems are well-defined and solutions are clear

When group members are highly motivated and self-directed (correct)

What is a potential drawback of laissez-faire leadership?

High levels of motivation and productivity

Increased decision-making authority

Lack of creativity and innovation

Group apathy and disinterest (correct)

What is a key difference between democratic and authoritative leadership?

Democratic leadership is more effective, while authoritative leadership is more efficient Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of laissez-faire leadership when group members are highly motivated and self-directed?

Much creativity and productivity Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication is used by laissez-faire leaders?

Both upward and downward communication Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of authoritarian leadership in terms of decision making?

Decision making does not involve others Signup and view all the answers

What type of awards are used to motivate others in democratic leadership?

Economic and ego awards Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of authoritarian leadership in terms of creativity and autonomy?

Reduced creativity and autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis in authoritarian leadership in terms of status?

On the difference in status between 'I' and 'you' Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of democratic leadership, according to Wong (2012)?

Positive nurse and patient outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of democratic leadership in terms of communication?

Communication flows up and down Signup and view all the answers