Which of the Following Is True of Authentic Leadership

question 294

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of authentic leadership?

• A) It uses coercive measures to influence the behaviour of followers.
• B) It allows others to exercise power and achieve influence within an organization.
• C) It helps to establish rapport with others and to build social capital through relationships and networks.
• D) It offers something of material value as a means of influencing people.
• E) It activates positive psychological states to achieve self-awareness and positive self-regulation.

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Definitions:

Potential Influence

The capacity or power to affect change or sway decisions, behaviors, or outcomes, often in a positive way.

Exercise Influence

The ability to affect the actions, beliefs, or conduct of others through persuasion or authority.

Differing Spheres

The concept of having separate areas or aspects of life, work, or society that have different roles, norms, or expectations.

Overt Power

The visible, explicit, and acknowledged capacity to influence others or the outcome of events.