An evolutionary approach to leadership suggests that

A) followers tend to favor male leaders in intergroup conflict situations,but female leaders in situations involving intragroup conflict.
B) people instinctively select leaders with qualities that will undermine their effectiveness as leaders (the mismatch hypothesis) .
C) in prehistoric times women tended to be the group leaders,whereas men were the group workers and hunters.
D) leaders in prehistoric times dominated others through force and continual physical violence.

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Nazrawit Tesfaye · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  This approach is based on evolutionary psychology, suggesting that followers prefer leaders whose traits best match the demands of specific situations. In intergroup conflicts, traits traditionally associated with male leadership (e.g., assertiveness, competitiveness) are favored, while in intragroup conflicts, traits often associated with female leadership (e.g., empathy, collaboration) are preferred. This reflects adaptive strategies for group survival and cohesion.

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