Consider the Following Explanations for Why Certain People Are More

question 60

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 choices has empirical support.

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