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krzymel

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Which of the following is a desirable feature of leadership?
 
  A) one-directional influence from the leader to the follower
  B) coercive power and authority
  C) lack of freedom
  D) passivity of followers
  E) coexistence of leaders and managers

Question 2

Which of the following Big Five personality traits has been identified as the most important trait in effective leaders?
 
  A) conscientiousness
  B) openness
  C) extraversion
  D) agreeableness
  E) emotional stability


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Answer to Question 1

E
Explanation: E) Organizations need strong leadership and strong management for optimal effectiveness. We need leaders today to challenge the status quo, create visions of the future, and inspire organizational members to want to achieve the visions. We also need managers to formulate detailed plans, create efficient organizational structures, and oversee day-to-day operations.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) A comprehensive review of leadership literature, when organized around the Big Five, has found extraversion to be the most important trait of effective leaders but more strongly related to leader emergence than to leader effectiveness. Conscientiousness and openness to experience also showed strong relationships to leadership, though not quite as strong as extraversion.



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