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What is the primary assumption of the Great Man theory?
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?
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?
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?
What percentage of interventional leadership studies focused on developing leadership skills?
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What is a limitation of trait theories, according to the text?
What is a limitation of trait theories, according to the text?
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What is a common criticism of the Great Man theory and trait theories?
What is a common criticism of the Great Man theory and trait theories?
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