If subordinates perceive themselves to have a lot of abilities, they are most likely to:
A) resent managers who delegate work.
B) support a controlling leader.
C) resent directive leadership.
D) resent participative leadership.
E) support an authoritarian leader.

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Important personal characteristics include the subordinates' perception of their own abilities and their locus of control. If people perceive that they are lacking in abilities, they may prefer directive leadership to help them understand path-goal relationships better. If they perceive themselves to have a lot of abilities, employees may resent directive leadership.

If Subordinates Perceive Themselves to Have a Lot of Abilities