NUR 4590 Final Exam
1. Authoritarian Leadership Style
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ones who make all of the decisions without the input of others in the organization. These
leaders focus on tasks and may blame others to ensure goals are met, there are often
threats of punishment. The authoritarian leader gives orders and also uses rewards as
incentives.This type of leader is effective when there is a crisis
2. Democratic Leadership Style
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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.
3. Laissez Faire Leadership Style
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hands off and provide little direction for the team.These leaders do not interfere. so decision
making may be non-existent.
4. Transactional Leadership Style
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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.