Which Statement Is the Most Accurate Reflection of Watson's Ideas

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the most accurate reflection of Watson's ideas of leadership?

• A) Stating that by first identifying a set of traits or styles that reflect 'leadership needs', a prospective leader could study these and, with practice, develop behaviours to match.
• B) States that anyone could be trained and coached to act, think, and behave according to a prescribed model of behaviour regardless of their individual propensities
• C) Stated everyone could be trained or coached to act, think, but individuals behave according to a prescribed model of behaviour based upon their individual propensities
• D) States that not everyone could be trained or coached to act, think, but behaves according to a prescribed model of behaviour based upon their individual propensities

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Definitions:

Preliminary Sense

An initial understanding or intuition about a situation, often formed before having all the information or details.

Performance Advantages

Benefits or superior outcomes achieved by individuals, teams, or organizations that effectively utilize their resources, talents, and strategies.

Conservative Decision

A decision-making approach that involves choosing options that have the least potential for negative outcomes or risks, preferring safety and stability.

Complex Problems

Issues or challenges that are multi-faceted, involving numerous variables, and are difficult to understand or solve.