A top manager at ACME, Inc. makes the following statement: "We endorse an inclusive definition of leadership. We believe that leadership is the ability to influence others to help the organization achieve its goals and that any person in our organization can be a leader, even entry-level personnel. Because of this view, we have built a culture in which every employee has an equal opportunity to lead." How is the manager's reasoning vulnerable to criticism?

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The manager's reasoning is vulnerable to criticism because it ignores the effect that managerial authority has on one's ability to influence others. It implies that any person in the organization can be a leader, even entry-level personnel, but in reality, those in positions of authority have more power to influence others. Thus, the statement could be seen as disingenuous or unrealistic.

A Top Manager at ACME, Inc