What percentage experienced increased absenteeism due to toxic leadership?

• A. 17 Percent
• B. 2.2 Percent
• C. 1 Percent
• D. 5 Percent

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how leadership style affects attendance. When leadership is toxic, employees experience higher stress, lower trust, and less engagement, which can lead them to miss more work. That relationship tends to show up as a real but modest increase in absenteeism rather than a huge spike or a negligible change.

The best answer is the option that reflects a moderate, plausible increase in absenteeism due to toxic leadership. It captures the reality that leadership toxicity has a measurable impact, without implying an extreme or negligible effect. The other options suggest unusually large or unusually tiny changes that aren’t as consistent with typical survey findings on this topic. In practice, recognizing this moderate impact helps leaders understand why addressing harmful leadership behaviors can improve attendance and overall morale.