Explain what leadership is, and give examples.

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Student answers and examples will vary, but should demonstrate an understanding of leadership as an organizational concept. A sample answer follows.

We define leadership as the use of power and influence to direct the activities of followers toward goal achievement. That direction can affect followers' interpretation of events, the organization of their work activities, their commitment to key goals, their relationships with other followers, and their access to cooperation and support from other work units. For example, a manager uses leadership to get employees to accomplish their daily tasks and work toward achieving the company goals.

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A. authoritarian B. participative C. laissez-faire D. communal

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