Take the Issue of Stealing

question 135

Multiple Choice

Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate? ​

• A)Reinforcement theory
• B)The social allergy effect
• C)The bad apple effect
• D)The propinquity effect

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Definitions:

Implicit Leadership Theory

Refers to the idea that people have beliefs, convictions, and implicit theories about what makes a good leader, which influence their perceptions of leadership effectiveness.

Personalized Power

Power that individuals seek for their own personal satisfaction, often at the expense of others, contrasting with socialized power, which is used for the benefit of others.

Cognitive Intelligence

The mental capacity for logical reasoning, problem-solving, and learning new information.

Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the effectiveness of a decision or leadership style is contingent upon the context and situation in which it is applied.