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Leadership Theories (1900-1940): Great Man & Trait Theories

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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?

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?

Almost all

About one-third (correct)

About two-thirds

About half

According to Avolio, Walumbwa, and Weber (2009), what is lacking in leadership research?

Work on developing leadership skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of trait theories?

They ignore the impact of the situation Signup and view all the answers

What is a contemporary argument against trait theories?

Leadership skills can be developed Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical influence is associated with the Great Man theory?

Aristotelian philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What do trait theories suggest about leadership?

Some people have certain characteristics that make them better leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is a key assumption of the Great Man theory?

That great leaders will arise when the situation demands it Signup and view all the answers

What period of time was dominated by the Great Man theory and trait theories?

1900 to 1940 Signup and view all the answers

What do both the Great Man theory and trait theories have in common?

They both assume that some people are more suited to lead than others Signup and view all the answers