How might an understanding of authoritarianism help Estelle lead her team more effectively?
A) An understanding of authoritarianism could teach Estelle how to become a firmer leader when employees resist.
B) Estelle could see that the team members are more authoritarian than she is, so they want to direct their own work.
C) Estelle could see that she is more authoritarian than her team members, so they are less accepting of status differences on the team.
D) An understanding of authoritarianism could teach Estelle to be more rational, less emotional, and better able to manipulate others.
E) Estelle could learn to be more willing to take chances, make risky decisions, and experiment with new ideas.

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C)Estelle's behavior shows that she is highly authoritarian; she believes power and status differences are appropriate on her team. Because she is the team leader, she should give directions, and the team members should comply. If the team members also were highly authoritarian, they would accept this arrangement as appropriate. However, they resist being directed, suggesting that their personalities are low in authoritarianism. Of course, this is only one possible explanation of their attitudes.

How Might an Understanding of Authoritarianism Help Estelle Lead Her