Which of the Following Is a Valid Criticism of the Behavioral

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid criticism of the behavioral approaches to leadership?

• A)It is difficult to find examples of leaders who have concern for people and concern for production at the same time.
• B)The theories are not backed up by empirical proof that certain leadership styles are more effective than others are.
• C)Too much concern for people over production can lead to lax standards in an organization.
• D)An emphasis on production over people obscures HR problems until they are serious.
• E)The behavioral approaches reject the trait approach without providing an alternative.

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