$7)$ What does the Vertical Dyad Linkage $($VDL$)$ model emphasize in leadership?

A$.$ The leader$$s ability to manage group tasks and achieve organizational goals through shared decision$-$making.

B$.$ The importance of the relationship between a leader and each individual member of the group, focusing on unique leader$-$member interactions.

C$.$ The overall structure of team dynamics in which all members are treated equally by the leader.

D$.$ The hierarchical approach to leadership, where the leader maintains a distance from all group members.