Consider the Following Argument: Marcia's Primary Leadership Trait Is Her

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider the following argument: Marcia's primary leadership trait is her ability to give commands because if all else fails, she can always be an effective leader by directing others. Which of the following, if True, would undermine this argument?

• A) Marcia has the ability to give clear direction in uncertain circumstances.
• B) Marcia relies on her experience in order to know the right thing to do when a decision needs to be made.
• C) Marcia has been known to be firm and decisive when dealing with problem employees.
• D) Marcia is well-respected by her colleagues in the organization.
• E) In almost all cases, Marcia's decisions are backed up by her superiors.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.