Asked by Trap muzik Blossom on May 09, 2024

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Another view of leadership focuses on a continuum of behavior ranging from a type of leadership with a formal hierarchy and power emanating from the top down to the other end of the range where:

A) leaders seek sole possession of power and control.
B) leadership is distributed among,and stems from,team members.
C) those lowest in the organization have the most power due to threats and sabotage.
D) a heavy leadership commitment toward bureaucracy and task monitoring.

Formal Hierarchy

An organizational structure where roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, ranked, and allow for direct lines of authority and command.

Distributed Leadership

describes a leadership approach where control and decision-making are spread among group members rather than centralized in a single leader.

Team Members

Individuals who are part of a group collaborating towards a common goal, each contributing with their unique skills and abilities.

  • Contrast autocratic with democratic leadership styles, focusing on their influence on team interactions.
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Anahita EntesarniaMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The question is asking for the end of the range where leadership stems from team members, indicating a distributed leadership approach. Option A describes authoritarian leadership, Option C describes a toxic workplace culture, and Option D describes a bureaucratic approach, none of which fit the requested end of the continuum.