What Is a Key Takeaway Message from the Trait Theory

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is a key takeaway message from the trait theory?

• A)Traits have no effect on how we perceive leaders.
• B)It has the ability to explain leadership effectiveness and the human relations movement.
• C)Management development programs can be used to build a pipeline of leadership talent.
• D)A leader's style is described as either task-motivated or relationship-motivated.
• E)It is based on the idea that motivation to exert effort increases as one's expectations improve.

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