Consider the Following Explanations for Why Certain People Are More

question 47

Multiple Choice

Consider the following explanations for why certain people are more likely to become leaders than others. Which one has the most empirical support?

• A) People rise to leadership positions through coercion, deception, and manipulation.
• B) One of the most important determinants of leadership is expertise and skill relevant to the goals of the group.
• C) People who foster competition among group members increase their chances of rising to positions of leadership.
• D) None of the above have empirical support.

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Definitions:

Intragroup Conflict

Disagreements or disputes that arise within a group, team, or organization.

Individuals

Persons or members within a group or organization, each with their unique traits and capacities, contributing to the collective effort.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Behaviors

Observable actions or reactions of individuals, often in response to external stimuli or internal states.