Which of These Statements About Leadership Is FALSE

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about leadership is FALSE?

• A) Anyone may be a leader at an appropriate time and place
• B) Leaders use power and persuasion to get others to achieve organisational objectives
• C) In the 1940s,leadership experts identified seven competencies that are consistently associated with effective leadership
• D) Effective leaders provide an environment for followers to achieve team or organisational objectives

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Information Ratio

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