Question

"Leaders are born and not made" is a perception based on:

• A. Contingency Theory of Leadership
• B. Trait Theory of Leadership
• C. Fiedler's Model of Leadership
• D. Situational Leadership.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Trait Theory of Leadership

Trait Theory of Leadership 

• The trait theory of leadership is one of the earliest theories of leadership that suggests that certain inherent traits or qualities are responsible for making individuals effective leaders.
• This theory assumes that leaders possess a set of specific characteristics or traits that distinguish them from non-leaders.
• Proponents of this theory identify a list of traits or qualities that are common among effective leaders.
• These traits typically include attributes like intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity, sociability, and charisma etc
• This theory is criticized for simplifying leadership and ignoring situational factors.