As group leader, Julie always sat at the end of the long conference table. She assigned the seat to her right to her favorite group member. The other group members were appalled when a new member t

As group​ leader, Julie always sat at the end of the long conference table. She assigned the seat to her right to her favorite group member. The other group members were appalled when a new member took the seat to​ Julie’s right. Their reaction was likely caused by​ ____________.