In His Job Interview, Dave Was Surprised to Be Asked

question 22

Multiple Choice

In his job interview, Dave was surprised to be asked if he could explain ideas clearly and give direction to others. In other words, Dave is being asked about his __________ skills.

• A) persuasive
• B) communication
• C) analytical
• D) social

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Definitions:

Trait Approach

A leadership theory that suggests certain qualities or characteristics are inherent in leaders.

Democratic Style

A leadership approach that involves team members in the decision-making process, emphasizing shared participation and responsibility.

Time-consuming Process

Activities or tasks that require a significant amount of time to complete, often more than originally anticipated or desired.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

A leadership theory proposing that a leader's effectiveness is contingent upon the match between a leader's style of interacting with subordinates and the degree of control and influence in a situation.