Leadership focuses on the ________. A) importance of lateral ...

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Leadership focuses on the ________.
 
  A) importance of lateral and upward influence patterns
  B) elimination of dependency in relationships
  C) downward influence of a leader on his or her followers
  D) ways to increase a leader's following
  E) resolution of conflicts among followers

Question 2

Members of successful teams put a tremendous amount of time and effort into discussing, shaping, and agreeing on ________ which then provides direction and guidance under any and all conditions.
 
  A) the level of individual contribution
  B) allocation of resources
  C) a common purpose
  D) allocation of roles
  E) developing team efficacy

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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) One difference between power and leadership relates to the direction of influence. Leadership focuses on the downward influence on followers. It minimizes the importance of lateral and upward influence patterns. Power does not.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Members of successful teams put a tremendous amount of time and effort into discussing, shaping, and agreeing on a purpose that belongs to them both collectively and individually. This common purpose, when accepted by the team provides direction and guidance under any and all conditions.