Which of the Following Best Describes the Laissez-Faire Approach to Leadership

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the laissez-faire approach to leadership?

• A)A team leader anticipates errors that people might potentially make and works to avoid them.
• B)A team leader controls worker behavior through rewards and punishments.
• C)A team leader strives to make rewards for good work equitable across all team members.
• D)A team leader spends little time offering direction or feedback on performance.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

Coercive power refers to the ability of a person or group to force others to comply with demands or obey orders, often through the threat of punishment or negative consequences.

Dominant Group

A social group that possesses the greatest power, wealth, prestige, or privilege in a given society and uses these advantages to influence or control other groups.

Ideology

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Subordinate Group

A group of individuals in society who have less power, status, or access to resources compared to the dominant groups.