Which of the Following Statements About Leadership Effectiveness Is False

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about leadership effectiveness is false?

• A) You do not need to have a formal position of authority to be a leader
• B) Researchers have estimated that 50 percent of all managers around the world are incompetent or ineffective
• C) Leadership effectiveness is partly a function of situational factors
• D) Demographic characteristics such as gender have no effect on leadership traits
• E) Individual difference significantly impact leadership effectiveness

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Definitions:

Change Agents

Individuals or groups who act as catalysts for change within an organization, driving and facilitating the change process.

Benchmarking

The process of comparing one's business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other industries.

Best Practices

Proven or widely recognized methods or techniques that have been shown to yield superior results and are used as benchmarks.

Diffusion of Knowledge

The process by which information, ideas, or innovations spread within a group or from one group to another.