What Type of Leaders Downplay Their Own Power,letting the Group

question 75

Multiple Choice

What type of leaders downplay their own power,letting the group function more or less on its own?

• A)authoritarian leaders
• B)democratic leaders
• C)laissez-faire leaders
• D)instrumental leaders

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Definitions:

Parsons

Talcott Parsons, an influential American sociologist known for his work on the theory of social action and for developing structural functionalism.

Adaptation

The social system must be able to gather and distribute sufficient resources and adjust to changes in its environment.

Goal Attainment

The system needs to establish clear goals and priorities.

Sympathetic Introspection

A methodological approach in which the researcher tries to understand the feelings and perspectives of others by mentally placing themselves in the other's position.