THe nurse manager working at a rehabilitation center for older adults notices an increase in the incidence of client falls. The nurse manager reprimands the nurses and staff responsible for the falls and places them on probation. Which statement best describes the nurse managers leadership style?

a. autocratic leadership

b. shared leadership

c. good clinical leadership skills

d. effective interprofessional leadership

Answer: A. Autocratic leadership

Explanation: Autocratic leadership is a type of leadership whereby the leader takes sole responsibility of decision making without involving others.

Characteristics of autocratic leadership

1. The leader is in complete control

2. There is no room for employee initiative.

3. Followers are not involved in problem solving or decision making.

4. Subordinates are reprimanded if perfection is not attained.