Leadership Theories from 1900 to 1940
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What is the primary assumption of the Great Man theory?

  • That followers play a significant role in leadership
  • That the situation demands great leaders
  • That leadership skills can be developed through training
  • That some people are born to lead, whereas others are born to be led (correct)

    • What was the main focus of researchers studying trait theories?

  • The development of leadership skills
  • The manipulation of leadership for impact
  • The characteristics of prominent people throughout history (correct)
  • The impact of followers on the leadership role

    • According to Avolio, Walumbwa, and Weber (2009), what is the limitation of research on leadership development?

  • Too much focus on the situation and followers
  • Too much focus on developing leadership skills
  • Too much emphasis on inherited traits
  • Too little work on determining whether leadership can be developed (correct)

    • What percentage of interventional leadership studies focused on developing leadership skills?

    <p>About one-third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of trait theories, according to the text?

    <p>They neglect the impact of others or the situation on the leadership role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common criticism of the Great Man theory and trait theories?

    <p>They neglect the impact of followers and the situation on the leadership role</p> Signup and view all the answers

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