The Goal of the Behavioural Approach to the Study of Leadership

question 102

Multiple Choice

The goal of the behavioural approach to the study of leadership was to

• A) categorise a set of behaviours as effective or ineffective in terms of making decisions.
• B) match a set of behaviours with corresponding situations.
• C) study the behaviour patterns of several well-known historical leaders.
• D) define a standard list of leader characteristics.
• E) determine which behaviours were associated with effective leadership.

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Definitions:

Smile

A facial expression formed by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth, often expressing happiness or pleasure.

Light Pupillary Reflex

The light pupillary reflex is the involuntary constriction of the pupil in response to light exposure, helping to protect the retina from excessive light damage.

Constriction

Constriction refers to the narrowing of a passage or vessel, often as a response to nerve signaling or chemical stimuli.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and, consequently, the amount of light that enters the eye.