Your Company's HR Director Is a Believer in Trait Theories

question 8

Multiple Choice

Your company's HR director is a believer in trait theories of leadership.He believes that he can differentiate leaders from non-leaders by focusing on personal qualities and characteristics.You want to help shed some light on this perspective. You should inform your HR director that research efforts show that:

• A)two traits have been identified that guarantee success.
• B)universal traits predict success in all situations.
• C)traits do a good job predicting leadership effectiveness.
• D)traits can predict leadership.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

An approach in accounting where the cost of a solid asset is apportioned throughout its operational life.

Operating Income

Earnings from a company's primary business activities, excluding costs and expenses related to financing and investments.

Net Working Capital

An assessment of a corporation's short-term financial health, derived by taking current assets and deducting current liabilities.

Sales Volume

The total number of units sold within a specified time frame, an indicator of a company's performance and market demand for its product or service.