A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include that which of the following is a characteristic of situational leadership?
a) It requires leaders to maintain a consistent leadership style in all situations.
b) It involves rigidly adhering to established protocols and procedures.
c) It emphasizes adapting leadership approaches based on followers' readiness and the task at hand.
d) It focuses solely on the leader's vision without considering input from followers.