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What is the main assumption of the Great Man theory?
What is the main assumption of the Great Man theory?
- The situation determines who will arise as a leader
- Leadership skills can be developed
- Some people are born to lead, whereas others are born to be led (correct)
- Only a few people have the characteristics to be great leaders
What is the primary focus of trait theories?
What is the primary focus of trait theories?
- The development of leadership skills
- The characteristics that distinguish great leaders (correct)
- The impact of followers on leadership
- The role of the situation in leadership
What percentage of interventional leadership studies focused on developing leadership skills?
What percentage of interventional leadership studies focused on developing leadership skills?
- Almost all
- About one-third (correct)
- About two-thirds
- About half
According to Avolio, Walumbwa, and Weber (2009), what is lacking in leadership research?
According to Avolio, Walumbwa, and Weber (2009), what is lacking in leadership research?
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What is a criticism of trait theories?
What is a criticism of trait theories?
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What is a contemporary argument against trait theories?
What is a contemporary argument against trait theories?
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What philosophical influence is associated with the Great Man theory?
What philosophical influence is associated with the Great Man theory?
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What do trait theories suggest about leadership?
What do trait theories suggest about leadership?
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What is a key assumption of the Great Man theory?
What is a key assumption of the Great Man theory?
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What period of time was dominated by the Great Man theory and trait theories?
What period of time was dominated by the Great Man theory and trait theories?
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What do both the Great Man theory and trait theories have in common?
What do both the Great Man theory and trait theories have in common?
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