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JMatthes

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The trait theory of leadership argues that leadership is largely an inborn characteristic of a person. Which of the following traits is attributed to people who are one of these types of theoretical leaders?
 
  a. Their leadership style encourages team freedom and autonomy.
  b. Their command is viewed as decentralized.
  c. They have great humility and nobility.
  d. They take and are given too little blame for corporate failures.

Question 2

The research on personality and leadership has found evidence for all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. intelligence, and in particular, GMA (General Mental Ability) is linked to career success.
  b. narcissistic people are more likely to emerge as leaders in a group, but they are no more skilled than others.
  c. there is some indication from cross-sectional data that first-born children may be more intelligent.
  d. male leaders engage in more task-oriented behavior; female leaders engage in more relational-oriented behaviors.


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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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