Question

An important strength of the trait approach to leadership is that it: a. can help with leadership selection and development. b. helps in analyzing the situational demands. c. specifies which traits are needed for leadership in a given situation. d. specifies how much of a given trait is important for leadership.

Answer 1

Answer: A. can help with leadership selection and development.

Explanation:

The focus of the trait approach to leadership is on the personal attributes of a leader like the values, competencies, the physical and personality characteristics, etc.

Here, focus isn't on the followers but rather on the leader as it's concerned with the leaders traits. The leaders traits are vital to the leadership process. This can help with leadership selection and development.