Which of the Following Best Summarizes Research on the Competency

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes research on the competency perspective of leadership?

• A)Effective leaders tend to have a few common aptitudes and personal characteristics,such as drive,intelligence and integrity.
• B)Competencies have no importance in identifying effective leaders.
• C)Leadership scholars have identified at least two dozen competencies that are clearly related to effective leadership.
• D)The competency perspective of leadership has evolved into a sophisticated contingency-oriented model.
• E)A few physical appearance traits (e.g.height)are good predictors of leadership effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Behaviorally Neutral

A state or action that does not have a significant positive or negative impact on behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning principle where a response is only occasionally rewarded, leading to stronger and more persistent behavior than if the reward was given every time.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Behaviors Persist

Behaviors Persist refers to the phenomenon where actions continue or are repeated over time, often due to reinforcement or underlying psychological factors.