For Positions in His Administration, as Distinguished from His Personal

question 33

Multiple Choice

For positions in his administration, as distinguished from his personal entourage, Louis XIV preferred to use men whose upper-class status was recent because:

• A) he wanted to reserve such men for the more exclusive honors of the château.
• B) such men could aspire to no independent political influence of their own.
• C) he wanted to keep them away from real political agitation in the provinces.
• D) of local and aristocratic pressures.

Grasp the importance of adaptability in leadership and how leaders adjust their style based on group dynamics.

Identify key theories that explain leadership emergence and effectiveness, including situational leadership, implicit leadership, and contingency theories.

Understand the concept of Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) in Fiedler’s contingency theory and its implications for leadership effectiveness.

Analyze the role of followers’ perceptions and characteristics in leadership emergence and effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Interactionist Theory

A theory that emphasizes that the development of individuals is shaped by the interaction of personal characteristics and the environmental or social context.

Psychological Dynamic

The interplay of various psychological forces or factors that influence behavior and mental states.

Task Roles

Specific functions or responsibilities undertaken by members of a team or group to achieve the collective objective effectively.

Relationship Roles

The behaviors and expectations associated with a particular role in interpersonal relationships, such as in families, friendships, or romantic partnerships.