Leadership: MGMT 395 - Chapter 2

Which one of the following is false? -As IQ increases, perceived leadership increases to a certain point, then a further increase in IQ has a negative impact on leadership -The trait approach is alive and well as a relevant theory of leadership -There is a consistent set of traits that differentiates leaders from nonleaders -Intellectual ability is positively related to leadership

There is a consistent set of traits that differentiates leaders from nonleaders

The five traits that have been found to be the set of traits leaders must have to be considered leaders are____________.

There is not a set of traits that all leaders must have

_____________ is described as those abilities to understand one's own and others' feelings, behaviors and thoughts and to act appropriately.

emotional intelligence

Of the Big Five personality factors, which is the most strongly associated with leadership?

extraversion

The trait approach has not _____________.

found one definitive list of leadership traits

__________________ makes a leader believable and worthy of our trust.

integrity

Which one of the Big Five Personality Factors would an effective leader want to have a low score?

neuroticism

The trait approach focuses on______________.

role of the leader

The ability of a person to be certain in his or her competencies and skills is associated with the trait of _________________.

self-confidence

The trait approach is_____________.

still a focus of contemporary leadership research