A nursing unit manager practices democratic style of leadership when managing a 50-bed pediatric unit. Which of the following most accurately describes this leadership style?
A)The nursing unit manager makes decisions and solves all problems.
B)The nursing unit manager mainly acts as a facilitator and a resource person.
C)The nursing unit manager assumes a passive and inactive approach.
D)The nursing unit manager approaches the needs of the unit and the tasks to be achieved.

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A nursing unit manager who utilizes democratic leadership mainly acts as a facilitator and a resource person. A nursing unit manager who utilizes this style believes that every member of the group should have an input into the development of goals and strategies to solve problems. An autocratic leader makes decisions and solves all problems. A leader that utilizes the laissez-faire inactively and passively approaches the responsibilities in the unit. A situational leader approaches the needs of the unit and tasks to be achieved based on the situations or events involved.

A Nursing Unit Manager Practices Democratic Style of Leadership When