In a Leadership Sense, There Is a Link Between Power

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a leadership sense, there is a link between power and leaders - what best describes the power by way of the capacity or potential to influence of leaders?

• A) It is the absolute capacity of an individual agent to influence the behaviour or attitudes of one or more designated target persons at a given point in time.
• B) It is the capabilities of individuals who could strike terror into the minds of foes and love in the hearts of friends in biblical terms.
• C) It is the capability and capacity to get people to do things they otherwise would have done anyway.
• D) It is the infinite incapacity of an individual agent to influence the beliefs or acts of one or more designated target persons at a given point in time.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Devil's Advocate

A role adopted in discussions where an individual presents a contrary opinion or perspective for the sake of argument.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to decrease their effort in pursuing a goal when working in a collaborative environment versus working on their own.

Task-Oriented

An approach or behavior focused primarily on completing tasks or achieving specific objectives.