Perceived Intelligence and Group Conformity/Leadership

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ABSTRACT

This research aims to delineate the pivotal effects of perceived and real intelligence on leadership. The researcher has used primary and secondary research methods to depict the findings and discussion. The primary research method uses the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test. The researcher has concluded that real and perceived intelligence are vital factors in the prediction of group leader. The research also explicates that the individual intelligence has the highest impact on formation and structuring the norms.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Leadership1

Perceived Intelligence1

Real Intelligence2

Effect of Perceived and Real Intelligence on Leadership3

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H23

Aims and Objectives3

Research Questions4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

Theoretical Framework5

Intelligence5

Leader Charisma6

Leader7

Perceived Intelligence9

Real Intelligence10

Leadership10

Real Intelligence/ Charismatic leader and Group Dynamics11

Leadership Theory11

The Theories of the "Great Man"12

Various Views on Intelligence13

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY14

Research Design14

Sample Size and Test Selection15

The Problem Case15

Literature Search16

Reliability of sources16

Research Validity17

Limitation of the Study18

Keywords Used18

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS20

Interpretation21

Effect of Perceived and Real Intelligence on Leadership24

Individual Intelligence and Prediction of Group leader26

Impact of Individual Intelligence on Group Structuring Norms27

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS28

Recommendations28

REFERENCES30

APPENDIX32

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

A diverse range of researches has expounded myriad aspects of intelligence. It refers to the innate and acquired ability to plan, systematize, and manage actions to achieve the milestones, which is based on the ability to find unidentified algorithm in solving problems Goleman, 1997). This ability is based on the concurrence of goodness and truth. Claims that emotional intelligence may be the most important predictor of leadership have captured the worldwide attention. While some of these claims may be exaggerated. Findings that intelligence can predict aspects of work performance have influenced various aspects of our life.

Leadership

The pivotal notion of leadership can be elucidated as the process of influencing other individuals for reaching a specified milestone. According to Warren Bennis, leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among people, and taking effective actions to realize your own leadership potential (Leatherman 2008).

Perceived Intelligence

The perceived intelligence can be explicated as an experience of an individual perceiving himself to be intelligent. His perception is based on his specific point in the continuum that his mental ability guides. The perceived intelligence influence the person's decisions. Perceived intelligence is the cognitive process by which a person evaluates his or her ability to perform a certain task. Bandura (1994) defined perceived intelligence as individuals' beliefs about their “capabilities to produce designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their lives. Perceived intelligence beliefs determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and ...