According to the Attribution Theory of Leadership,what's Important in Being

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to the attribution theory of leadership,what's important in being characterised as an effective leader is projecting the __________ of being a leader rather than focusing on __________.

• A)image;attributions
• B)appearance;perception
• C)appearance;actual accomplishments
• D)reality;appearance

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Definitions:

Perceiver

An individual or entity that observes, receives, and interprets information or stimuli.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world.

Similarity Error

A type of perception error where individuals inaccurately assess others based on perceived similarities to themselves, often leading to biased decisions.

Contrast Error

A cognitive bias in evaluation or judgment where a person or thing is compared to those recently encountered, rather than assessed on individual merit.