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What is the primary assumption of the Great Man theory?
That some people are born to lead, whereas others are born to be led
What was the main focus of researchers studying trait theories?
The characteristics of prominent people throughout history
According to Avolio, Walumbwa, and Weber (2009), what is the limitation of research on leadership development?
Too little work on determining whether leadership can be developed
What percentage of interventional leadership studies focused on developing leadership skills?
About one-third
What is a limitation of trait theories, according to the text?
They neglect the impact of others or the situation on the leadership role
What is a common criticism of the Great Man theory and trait theories?
They neglect the impact of followers and the situation on the leadership role
Test your knowledge of the Great Man theory and trait theories that dominated leadership research from 1900 to 1940. Learn about the assumptions and principles of these theories and how they influenced leadership research.
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