Why may some leadership theories be less applicable in today's diverse workforce?

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Many past leadership studies were conducted with only white males as participants, which limits the generalizability of the findings to today's diverse workforce.

Answer: B
 Past leadership theories have been criticized for perpetuating discrimination and bias against minority groups, which makes them less applicable in today's diverse workplace.

Answer: D
 Current civil rights laws and social norms require employers to provide equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of their background. As a result, leadership theories have had to evolve to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Answer: E
 While there has been a shift in recent years towards the study of followers, this does not directly explain why some leadership theories may be less applicable in today's diverse workforce.

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