A Potential Disadvantage of Being a Leader Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

A potential disadvantage of being a leader is

• A) losing contact with paperwork and email.
• B) isolation from problems involving people.
• C) having fewer people to confide in about work-related issues.
• D) being out of the loop in terms of company policies.

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Definitions:

Alienated Followers

Individuals who feel estranged or disconnected from their leaders and organizations due to perceived power imbalances or unaddressed grievances.

Characteristics

Distinctive traits or qualities that define and differentiate individuals, objects, or concepts.

Abusive Supervision

A form of leadership behavior where a supervisor engages in the sustained display of hostile verbal and nonverbal behaviors, excluding physical contact.

Norm of Reciprocity

A social rule that suggests individuals should repay, in kind, what another has provided or done for them.