Traditional Authority Refers to

question 35

Multiple Choice

Traditional authority refers to

• A)legitimate power conferred by custom and accepted practice.
• B)power made legitimate by a leader's exceptional personal or emotional appeal to his or her followers.
• C)power made legitimate by law.
• D)the exercise of power through a process of persuasion.

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Definitions:

Role Congruity Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals are perceived more favorably when their behaviors are congruent with the roles traditionally associated with their social groups.

Underrepresentation

The inadequate or disproportionately low representation of a particular group or category within a certain context or field.

Dysfunctional

Having a negative effect on the functioning of a system, organization, or relationship, often preventing it from operating in a normal or effective way.

Implicit Leadership Theory

The concept that people have preconceived notions and expectations about the traits, behaviors, and qualities that make an effective leader.