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Which leadership styles were examined in the early research discussed in the text?
Authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire
What is the characteristic of a laissez-faire leader?
They leave the group alone to do whatever it wants
According to research, what are the results of laissez-faire leadership?
Negative results in terms of performance and satisfaction
What did whistleblower Sherron Watkins note about CEO Ken Lay's leadership style at Enron?
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What is the general perception of laissez-faire leadership?
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According to studies on leader decision styles, most groups prefer which type of leader?
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Which statement best describes the correlation between democratic leadership and group performance?
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According to research on cross-cultural differences, workers from which country perform very well under democratic leadership?
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Which leadership style is not always the best approach for all followers and situations?
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Based on interviews with supervisors and clerical workers at the Prudential Insurance Company, what did researchers conclude about leader behaviors?
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