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What is the underlying assumption of the 'Great Man' theory of leadership?
What is the underlying assumption of the 'Great Man' theory of leadership?
That leaders are born with certain heroic leadership traits and natural abilities of power and influence.
What led to the development of trait theories in leadership studies?
What led to the development of trait theories in leadership studies?
Studies of larger-than-life leaders.
What was the primary focus of research on leadership traits beginning in the 1920s?
What was the primary focus of research on leadership traits beginning in the 1920s?
Identifying the various traits that defined a leader.
How did early leadership theories view leaders?
How did early leadership theories view leaders?
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What is the significance of the 'Great Man' theory in the context of leadership studies?
What is the significance of the 'Great Man' theory in the context of leadership studies?
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