Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is Option A) Trait theories of leadership.

Explanation:

The trait theory of leadership is based on the idea that true leaders have innate characteristics that make them good leaders like charisma, charm, and confidence. In this perspective, there are leaders and non-leaders and the qualities of leadership cannot be learned, you are born with them. The trait theory of leadership is often tied to Thoman Carlyle and his notion of the Great Man Theory of Leadership.