Understanding Hypothesis Nine

The video tutorial discusses Hypothesis 9, explaining it through examples and a scenario involving a company leader and his colleagues. The hypothesis suggests that when a leader's abilities align closely with the company's mode, they may prefer to maintain distance from colleagues whose abilities differ significantly. This is due to varying pressures towards uniformity within the group.

What is the primary focus of Hypothesis Nine?

• The role of leadership in decision making

• The concept of uniformity

• The importance of teamwork

• The impact of technology on business

What is the mode of operation for the leader's company?

• Traditional and conservative

• Slow and steady

• Innovative and experimental

• Quick decision making and fast moving

How does the leader's ability compare to the group's mode?

• It is far from the mode

• It is opposite to the mode

• It is close to the mode

• It is irrelevant to the mode

Why does the leader prefer to keep colleagues' abilities far from the mode?

• To encourage diversity

• To maintain the strength of pressure towards uniformity

• To foster innovation

• To avoid competition

What is the leader's attitude towards bringing colleagues closer to him?

• He is indifferent

• He is eager to bring them closer

• He is unsure about his preference

• He prefers to keep them at a distance