A great deal of leadership theory focuses on who leaders are

A great deal of leadership theory focuses on who leaders are (_______) or how they should behave toward subordinates (_________).

Select one:

a. skill; leadership attributes

b.
trait theory; leadership style

c. leadership style; trait theory

d. leadership attributes; skill

Solution

Trait theories of leadership identify the specific personality traits that distinguish leaders from non-leaders. They are based on the premise that leaders are \'born, not made\' (i.e., that leadership is largely innate, rather than being developed through learning).

Leadership style is the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people. As seen by the employees, it includes the total pattern of explicit and implicit actions performed by their leader

Trait theories thus explain who leaders are and leadership style explains how they treat their subordinates.

Thus correct answer would be “b. Trait theories , Leadership style “

ANSWER : b ) Trait theories , Leadership style