The president of a small Asian country was hailed as a visionary and a genius when the nation's economy burgeoned during his first term in office. However, when the currency and the stock markets crashed during his government's second term, he was criticized as arrogant, elitist, and shortsighted. This scenario reflects the ________ theory of leadership.

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The scenario reflects the attribution theory of leadership, which explains how people make judgments about the causes of events and behaviors, and how those judgments influence their thoughts and feelings towards the leader. In this case, the leader was initially attributed with positive traits and abilities when the economy was doing well, but when it failed, negative attributions were made about his character and decision-making abilities.

The President of a Small Asian Country Was Hailed as a Visionary