Which leadership style is defined by participation in all decisions, freedom of expression to maximize creativity, shared responsibility for the group’s welfare, and mutual respect among members?

• A. Democratic Leadership Style
• B. Authoritarian Leadership Style
• C. Situational Theory
• D. Transformational Theory

Answer: (A)

Democratic leadership style. This approach centers on involving team members in planning and decision-making, encouraging open expression to spark creativity, sharing responsibility for the group's welfare, and fostering mutual respect. It builds a collaborative climate where ideas are valued and ownership is distributed, which supports teamwork and high-quality patient care. In contrast, authoritarian leadership relies on centralized control, situational leadership emphasizes adapting to followers’ readiness, and transformational leadership focuses on inspiring and developing followers toward a shared vision.