A Supervisor on a Medical-Surgical Unit Excels at Scheduling Staff

question 15

Multiple Choice

A supervisor on a medical-surgical unit excels at scheduling staff and allocating resources.However,when new policies are being implemented,the supervisor has great difficulty getting staff cooperation.Based on this data,why is the supervisor considered a manager and not a leader?

• A) A leader clarifies the organizational structure.
• B) A leader exerts influence by using a flexible combination of personal behaviors and strategies.
• C) A leader always assigns and coordinates tasks.
• D) A leader must use contingency planning.

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