In her speech the previous day, the new CEO had discussed his experience in the industry and his education. Carrie thought that the new CEO would do a great job given these characteristics, coupled with his good oratory skills and the fact that he just looked like a CEO. Carrie realized that she had been judging the new CEO in a manner consistent with the ________ theories of leadership. A) trait B) behavioral C) contingency D) situational

Social Studies · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Carrie's judgment, based on the new CEO's personal characteristics such as experience, education, oratory skills, and appearance, aligns with the A) trait theories of leadership. Trait theories of leadership focus on identifying and analyzing the personal characteristics, traits, or qualities that distinguish effective leaders from non-leaders. These theories assume that certain inherent traits or qualities make individuals natural leaders. In this case, Carrie is attributing the CEO's potential for success to specific traits she perceives in him.






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