While It Is Popular Today to Ascribe All Successes to the Concept

question 46

Essay

While it is popular today to ascribe all successes to the concept of leadership, much of an organization's success or failure is due to factors outside the influence of leadership. Based on what you have studied, what do you see as the true value of leadership?

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Definitions:

Bystander Effects

Phenomena in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

First Aid

The initial assistance or treatment given to someone suffering from a minor or serious illness or injury, before professional medical help can be provided.

Group Polarization

The tendency of people in a group to shift toward more extreme positions than those they initially held as a result of group discussions, often leading to more unanimous but also more polarized outcomes.