According to Your Text, What Was the Failure of the Behavioural

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to your text, what was the failure of the behavioural approach to studying leadership?

• A) It did not move the field beyond the traditional trait theory approach.
• B) It was too complicated for practical use.
• C) The results of related studies were inconsistent.
• D) It tended to specify a set of leader behaviours that would lead to effectiveness in all situations.
• E) It only identified important leader behaviours.

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Definitions:

Ownership-based Governance

A system where ownership rights are central to decision-making processes and governance structures.

Due Diligence

A comprehensive appraisal of a business or individual’s financial performance, legal obligations, and other details conducted before entering into an agreement or transaction.

Short-termism

The focus on immediate results or benefits at the expense of long-term interests or sustainability.

Quarterly Earnings

The financial performance reports of a company issued every three months, often including net income, earnings per share, and net sales.