Question

Trait theories of leadership focus on ________.
A) the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task
B) the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from nonleaders
C) the special relationship that leaders establish with a small group of their followers
D) the way the leader makes decisions
E) the match between the leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control

Answer 1

Answer:

B) the personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from nonleaders 

Explanation:

The trait theory of leadership compares the traits (characteristics and qualities) of a leader to the traits of both successful and unsuccessful leaders. The characteristics the leader possesses would be used to predict if the leader would be successful or not.

Some of the traits used in this theory includes- demographic, intellectual, physiological and intellectual