Alexander Hamilton Stood at the Constitutional Convention and Gave a Five-Hour

question 24

Multiple Choice

Alexander Hamilton stood at the Constitutional Convention and gave a five-hour speech calling for

• A)a plural executive.
• B)an elected president.
• C)an official declaration that George Washington would be the first president.
• D)his own appointment as chief executive.
• E)an elective monarchy.

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External conditions or events that influence the effectiveness of leadership and management practices.

Trait

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person, often considered in the context of leadership to identify specific attributes associated with effective leaders.

Trait Approach

A perspective in leadership theory that focuses on identifying the specific personality traits and abilities that make a successful leader.

Situational Factors

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