Question

Cora, the hospital president, typically sends out new directives every other month with policies that she wants implemented. Terrence, the floor manager of the hospital, lets his team plan and make decisions for the department. Which describes each person’s management style?

The hospital president shows hands-off leadership, and the floor manager shows participatory management.
The hospital president shows authoritative leadership, and the floor manager shows hands-off management.
The hospital president shows participatory leadership, and the floor manager shows authoritative management.
The hospital president shows authoritative leadership, and the floor manager shows participatory management.

Answer 1

The hospital president shows authoritative leadership, and the floor manager shows participatory management.

Reason: Cora issues directives and expects implementation (top-down/authoritative), while Terrence lets his team plan and decide (participatory/democratic).