Charlie and Elissa are team leaders at the same corporation.They both use an aggressive leadership style and communicate with their team members bluntly and with a neutral tone rather than warmly.They are equally successful in terms of being leaders and bringing business to their corporation.Based on the double bind,it is likely that

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According to the double bind theory, women leaders who exhibit a masculine leadership style are often viewed as either too "tough" or too "soft." In this scenario, both Charlie and Elissa use an aggressive leadership style which is typically associated with masculinity. Therefore, they are likely to be viewed as either too tough or too soft. However, since they are both equally successful in bringing business to their corporation, they are likely to be respected. Charlie who uses the same leadership style as Elissa is likely to be viewed as more competent and therefore respected. On the other hand, Elissa who is a woman may face backlash for not fitting into gender expectations which could lead to being disliked but still respected by the team members. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Charlie and Elissa Are Team Leaders at the Same Corporation