Research has shown that the response to antagonistic behavior by a leader depends on the observer's perspective. (Image credit: DjelicS via Getty Images)
A new study has found that people who view society as competitive are more likely to admire antagonistic leaders. In contrast, those who view society as cooperative are more likely to view such leaders as ineffective.
The researchers surveyed more than 2,000 participants about coercive behaviors—such as making threats or shifting blame—and found that responses to such behavior varied and depended on each participant's perception.
These results indicate that people who perceive the world as a cutthroat struggle rate an antagonistic leader as more competent and effective than those who believe that members of society are symbiotic and supportive of each other.
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