Question

Aggressive leaders are more likely to be punished for their mistakes

There's a theory in social psychology that describes how leaders achieve status and wield influence in groups. Basically there are two ways: either through dominance or through prestige. And we propose that the extent to which leaders are punished for misbehavior might depend on which of these ways brought them their status.

Leaders achieve status based on dominance by being assertive and forceful in getting their opinions across and by not hesitating to influence others through coercive or intimidating tactics. Because of their relentless proactiveness and agentic behaviors, others regard them instrumental for group's success. Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft known for being a tough taskmaster, is an archetype of a dominant leader.

Alternatively, leaders achieve status based on prestige by acting as a teacher, sharing their knowledge, skills, and expertise with others in the group. Because they help group members learn and develop their expertise, they're also viewed as instrumental for the group' success. Satya Nadella, the current CEO of Microsoft known for his collaborative and grounded approach, is a sound example of a prestige-based leader.

Finally, our findings are important for regulatory bodies, compliance officers, and corporate ombudsman, who are typically responsible for ascertaining punishment following misconduct. They should be MORE MINDFUL of how subtle leader characteristics, such as status type, could influence their ability to deliver a bias free decision.

APÓS LER O TEXTO ASSINALE A ALTERNATIVA CORRETA:

A expressão "more mindful" segue a regra de formação de comparativo porque

a) a expressão "more mindful" foi colocada após a "They should be".

b) a expressão "more mindful" antecede "of how subtle leader characteristics".

c) o uso de "more" antes de adjetivo, forma comparativo de adjetivo longo.

d) o termo "mindful" indica comparação, quando seguido de "of How".

e) o autor tinha a intenção de comparar as características de seu líder.

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Answer 1

Alternativa c) o uso de "more" antes de adjetivo forma comparativo de adjetivo longo.