10 Questions
True or false: The Great Man Theory of leadership was introduced by Thomas Carlyle in 1888?
True
True or false: According to the Great Man Theory, leaders were considered great because of their innate abilities?
True
True or false: The Great Man Theory oversimplified leadership by suggesting that only white males could be leaders?
True
True or false: The Great Man Theory implied that once someone possessed unique abilities, they automatically became a leader?
True
True or false: Critics of the Great Man Theory proposed that effective leaders could be nurtured rather than relying solely on natural abilities?
True
According to the Great Man Theory, what was the determining factor in becoming a leader?
Possessing unique abilities
What was one of the issues with the Great Man Theory?
It excluded women from becoming leaders
What did critics of the Great Man Theory propose?
Leaders could be nurtured
Who introduced the Great Man Theory of leadership?
Thomas Carlyle
What did the Great Man Theory imply about leaders?
Leaders were considered great because of their innate abilities
Discover the Evolution of Leadership: From the Great Man Theory to Modern Perspectives. Test your knowledge on the influential Great Man Theory and its impact on leadership. Explore how this theory oversimplified leadership and led to subsequent issues.
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