A Common Complaint About Leaders, Especially Those Who Are Newly

question 105

Multiple Choice

A common complaint about leaders, especially those who are newly appointed, is that they lack which of the following?

• A) Emotional understanding.
• B) Empathy.
• C) The ability to receive feedback from subordinates.
• D) Decision-making skills.
• E) Self-control.

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Definitions:

Less Attractive

The subjective evaluation of an individual or item as being less appealing, desirable, or pleasing in appearance compared to others.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their internal characteristics.

Situational Influences

External factors present in an individual's environment that impact behavior, decisions, and perceptions.