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Leadership is primarily defined as the achievement of a goal through the guidance of mechanical assistants.
False
According to W.C.H. Prentice, a successful leader is someone who can understand people's motivations and align employee participation with the group's purpose.
True
McKinsey & Company Profiles in Leadership suggest that leadership is simply a static set of behaviors that do not involve strategic planning or organizational renewal.
False
Mahatma Gandhi is cited as an example of effective leadership in the text.
True
Leadership involves a complex phenomenon that includes the leader, followers, and the situation.
True
Effective managers spend more time on organizational socializing and politicking compared to traditional management responsibilities.
True
Leadership is solely a science and does not involve any artistic elements.
False
Managers and leaders play the same role in inspiring subordinates to grow into leaders themselves.
False
Some scholars in the field of leadership who conduct research may not necessarily be effective leaders themselves.
True
All effective managers contribute equally to their organization's performance regardless of their background or promotion process.
False
Learn about the different perspectives on leadership as a process and a set of behaviors, focusing on achieving goals through human direction and aligning collective direction. Explore how successful leaders understand people's motivations, enlist employee participation, and align individual needs with the group's purpose.
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