What are the qualities of leaders that are toxic for their ...

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What are the qualities of leaders that are toxic for their followers?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Hilda is on a low carbohydrate diet, which restricts her from eating foods such as white bread, potato chips, and pretzels. The more Hilda thinks about the fact that she cannot eat such foods, however, the more desperately she begins to crave them. Social psychologists refer to this kind of pattern as a(n) __________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

 Possible Response Points
 Toxic leaders tend to be individuals who were promoted beyond their competence level. They may have performed well at their previous level but were unable to adapt to the demands and responsibilities of their new job.
 Toxic leaders also fail to build a team, often through bad hiring decisions of their own.
 Poor interpersonal skills often lead to a boss being perceived as toxic to his/her followers. They may be arrogant and demand a show of respect, or they may create conflict unnecessarily with or among their subordinates.
 Toxic leaders often engage in behaviors that undermine the ability of their subordinates to work together. For example, they may change their mind too frequently or betray a trust.
 Some leaders are beyond toxic and downright dangerous. Signs that a dangerous leader is emerging include indifference towards people's suffering, intolerance of criticism, and a grandiose sense of entitlement.

Answer to Question 2

ironic process