Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Leader Behavior

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between leader behavior toward out-group members and in-group members?

• A) Leaders assign interesting assignments to out-group subordinates, whereas leaders assign primarily routine jobs to in-group subordinates and monitor their work closely.
• B) Leaders usually impose their views on out-group subordinates, whereas leaders sometimes defer to in-group subordinates' opinions.
• C) Leaders give specific directives for how to accomplish tasks and attain goals to in-group subordinates whereas leaders trust out-group subordinates to use their own approaches in solving problems.
• D) Leaders listen to suggestions and ideas given by in-group subordinates, whereas little interest is shown in comments and suggestions given by out-group subordinates.

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