Which Theory Differentiates Leaders from Nonleaders by Focusing on Personal

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which theory differentiates leaders from nonleaders by focusing on personal qualities and characteristics?

• A) Fiedler's perspective
• B) characteristic theory
• C) LPC
• D) contingency theory
• E) trait theory

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Definitions:

Developmental Stage

Specific life phases characterized by distinct physical, cognitive, and emotional growth and changes.

Erickson

Likely refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Nursing Theory

A conceptual framework that explains aspects of nursing, guiding practice and research to improve patient care.

Paradigm

A model or pattern in science or philosophy representing a typical example of a thing or way of thinking.