Which of the following items describes the concept of leadership as defined in the text?
a) The ability to ensure that a job gets done by a group and that it meets the standards set by a group or organization
b) The ability to make strategic decision, communicate effectively, and mobilize groups members to achieve a shared goal
c) The ability to inform, reward, inspire, motivate, organize, and persuade group members.
d) The ability to improve the performance of a group or organization by clearly defining agreed upon objectives and providing the instructions and means to achieve the objectives.
e) The ability to plan, organize, staff, coordinate, and control the means of achieving a group or organizational goal
ANS: b
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