Theories That Believe That a Person's Actions Determine His or Her

question 109

Multiple Choice

Theories that believe that a person's actions determine his or her potential to be a successful leader are called:

• A)contingency theories.
• B)behavioral theories.
• C)leadership theories.
• D)trait theories.

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

A psychological concept where individuals believe that their successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control, rather than their own efforts.

Destinies

The predetermined or inevitable courses of events in individuals' lives or the history of entities, often viewed as beyond human control.

Internal Locus of Control

A psychological concept where individuals believe they have control over the outcomes of their actions and the events in their life.

Personal Belief

An individual’s own ideas and convictions, which form the basis of their personal values and decision-making processes.