authoritarian leadership style - *Name this leadership style:*
• make all of the decisions without the input of others in the organization.
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... [Show More] focus on tasks and may blame others
• to ensure goals are met, there are often threats of punishment.
• gives orders and also uses rewards as incentives.
• this type of leader is effective when there is a crisis.
• these leaders may be hard to work with as they may demand loyalty. adherence to rules, and are controlling.
democratic leadership style - *Name this leadership style:*
• encourages a group to assist with discussions and shares decision making with the team.
• they focus on the team and ensure all people in the group feel valued as they are trying to problem solve.
• this style is best when the team has the experience to be able to contribute to the discussion.
• the team feels valued and is committed to the goal.
• this leadership style requires a strong commitment and support from the leader to ensure all on the team are involved.
**everyone is collaborating together**
laissez-faire leadership style - *Name this leadership style:*
• more hands off and provide little direction for the team.
• these leaders do not interfere, so decision making may be non-existent.
• this leader will let things happen and not make things happen.
• this leader may wait until a crisis occurs before they become involved in decisions.
• can lead to chaos and inefficiency.
• this leader does work well for teams who have experience and work together well.
transactional leadership style - *Name this leadership style:*
• focus on the day-to-day operations and tasks for the organization.
• this leader works to ensure the work is completed and rewards the followers when tasks are finalized.
• if the follower needs to be corrected for something that was not done properly, this leader is there to correct them.
• this leader is effective and has a positive impact on the organization.
• this leader is very effective in a crisis.
**focus on tasks to ensure daily work gets done**
transformational leadership style - *Name this leadership style:*
• this leader is one who motivates others and promotes positive changes with individuals and organizations.
• focus on the needs of the follower, while challenging the team, inspiring others, and serving as role models during a change.
• this leader is one who looks at the vision of the organization and focuses on accomplishing the goals.
• this leader focuses on growing and developing the team and make a change in the effort, effectiveness, and satisfaction of the team.
• the team with this leader focuses on higher order and cultural changes of the organization
autocratic leadership style (aka authoritarian) - *Name this leadership style:*
*Decision - Making:* Makes policy decision and gives the order
*Advantage:* Order and discipline; good for inexperienced nurses
*Disadvantage:* Group may not feel responsible, which may lack group initiative [Show Less]