What Was NOT Mentioned as an Important Question in the Cross-Cultural

question 79

Multiple Choice

What was NOT mentioned as an important question in the cross-cultural research on leadership?

• A) differences in beliefs about the essential characteristics of effective leaders
• B) differences in how much a type of leadership behavior is used in each country
• C) differences in beliefs about the importance of leadership for organizations
• D) differences in the effects of leader behaviors on follower attitudes and motivation

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A scenario where members of a team contribute less effort to reach a target than they would if working individually.

Task Attractiveness

The degree to which an individual is drawn to or motivated by a specific task, often influenced by the nature of the task itself and the individual's personal interests.

Normative Discontinuities

Breaks or interruptions in the normative expectations or behaviors within a society or group.

Symbolic Initiation Rites

Ceremonies or rituals marking the admission of an individual into a new role, status, or community, often containing symbolic elements indicating transformation.