Asked by Tasha Christina on Apr 24, 2024

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A study by Kipnis in which college students acted as managers in a simulated industrial situation found that powerful managers

A) refuse to manipulate their workers.
B) attributed their success to themselves rather than the efforts of their workers.
C) used fewer,but more powerful,attempts at influence.
D) liked the workers more than the powerless managers.

Engaged Followership Model

A conceptual framework that highlights the active, participatory role of followers in the leader-follower dynamic, focusing on their engagement and contribution.

Powerful Managers

Powerful managers are individuals in leadership positions who possess the authority, influence, and resources to make decisions, direct teams, and impact organizational outcomes.

Simulated Industrial Situation

A scenario created to mimic real-life industrial environments for the purpose of research, training, or assessment.

  • Examine the impact of power relations on the leadership and decision-making processes within a group.
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Jinal PatelMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The study found that powerful managers attributed their success to themselves rather than the efforts of their workers, indicating a sense of entitlement and overreliance on their own abilities. The other options are not supported by the findings of the study.