Slavoj Zizek's View on Leadership
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What is the primary factor that allows leaders to function according to Slavoj Zizek?

  • Ethics and aesthetics
  • Leaders' empirical human body
  • Attribution of good traits by followers (correct)
  • Charisma as a personal characteristic

    • How does Zizek distinguish between a leader's empirical human body and sublime body?

  • Beautiful vs. inspirational qualities
  • Real existing vs. immaterial stuff (correct)
  • Ethical behavior vs. charismatic behavior
  • Leaders' traits vs. followers' attributes

    • According to Zizek, what is required for great leadership to be possible?

  • Ethical conduct only
  • Attribution of extraordinary qualities by followers (correct)
  • Empirical evidence of good traits
  • Awards like the Nobel Prize

    • In Zizek's view, what cannot be explicitly described in language regarding leaders?

    <p>Sublime body qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Zizek suggest ethics and aesthetics are related in the context of leadership?

    <p>They are closely interconnected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bauman, which of the following best describes the nature of moral practice?

    <p>It can only have impractical foundations and unattainable standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When acting morally, what should one's stance towards self-interest be, according to the text?

    <p>Self-interest should be set aside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bauman, what is the consequence of acting morally, such as blowing the whistle?

    <p>It creates confusion, anxiety, and makes one's life difficult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jonas' view on the nature of moral responsibility differ from Bauman's?

    <p>Jonas believes moral responsibility is shared, while Bauman sees it as singular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Jonas, what is the primary driver behind whistleblowing or moral behavior?

    <p>A sense of shared responsibility and emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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