The Drawback of _____ Leaders Is That They Often Violate

question 7

Multiple Choice

The drawback of _____ leaders is that they often violate the chain of command by going around direct reports and thus undercut their direct reports' authority.

• A)autocratic
• B)democratic
• C)charismatic
• D)formal

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Definitions:

Anecdotal Evidence

Information derived from personal accounts, stories, or testimonials rather than from systematic scientific evaluations, often subject to bias.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, either intentionally or unintentionally, to achieve a certain outcome.

Double-Blind

An experimental procedure in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Self-Report Methods

Refers to techniques where individuals provide data about themselves, often through questionnaires or interviews.