The style of leadership that is exhibited by a nursing manager that indicates to staff that with all of the budget cuts there may be lost positions is likely to
A) ensure that the organization is financially stable.
B) stifle innovative thinking about ways to move out of financial jeopardy.
C) lead to apathy and disinterest in the organizational goals.
D) lead to decreased attrition of staff on her unit.

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Whether the organization achieves financial stability is a function of financial envisioning and planning,but the style of leadership (transactional)that is demonstrated is likely maintaining the status quo within the organization,without an opportunity to generate more creative and innovative ideas to address the financial issues.Lower staff turnover is associated with transformational leadership.

The Style of Leadership That Is Exhibited by a Nursing