______ Are Symbolic Figures Who Set Standards of Performance by Modeling

question 26

Multiple Choice

______ are symbolic figures who set standards of performance by modeling certain behaviors, and they can be the organization's formal leaders.

• A) Heroes
• B) First-line managers
• C) Large investors in an organization
• D) Hypocritical leader

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual holds about a future event that manifests because the individual holds it.

Reinforced Behavior

Reinforced behavior refers to actions that are strengthened and more likely to be repeated due to positive or negative reinforcements, such as rewards or avoidance of adverse outcomes.

Social Mechanisms

Processes and structures within society that contribute to particular social outcomes, influencing how societal norms and interactions occur.

Gender Distinctions

Socially and culturally constructed differences between males and females, often based on attributes, roles, and expectations.