One Problem with the Competency (Trait)perspective of Leadership Is That

question 138

Multiple Choice

One problem with the competency (trait) perspective of leadership is that:

• A) research doesn't find any evidence that effective leaders have specific competencies.
• B) competencies reflect the leader's performance rather than potential.
• C) most leadership competencies are too specific, leaving no opportunity to interpret their meaning broadly.
• D) it implies a universal rather than contingency approach to leadership.
• E) researchers haven't yet considered physical appearance in the list of possible leadership traits.

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Definitions:

Quantity Standard

The expected or budgeted quantity regarding inputs or outputs, used as a performance measure or pricing basis.

Price Standard

A predetermined cost that represents what should be paid for a unit of input, such as materials or labor.

Materials Price Variance

Materials price variance is the difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost expected, it can indicate changes in market prices or purchasing efficiency.

Quantity Standard

A specific measure established to gauge the expected or optimal quantity of input required to produce a unit of output.