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?

<p>Work on developing leadership skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of trait theories?

<p>They ignore the impact of the situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a contemporary argument against trait theories?

<p>Leadership skills can be developed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical influence is associated with the Great Man theory?

<p>Aristotelian philosophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do trait theories suggest about leadership?

<p>Some people have certain characteristics that make them better leaders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key assumption of the Great Man theory?

<p>That great leaders will arise when the situation demands it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1900 to 1940 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They both assume that some people are more suited to lead than others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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