A new theory of leadership proposed by Heifetz (2009) focuses on:
A. The leader's traits and personality
B. How well the leaders can recruit followers to embrace their vision
C. How well the leader makes relationships with the followers
D. The leader disturbing the equilibrium and engaging followers in solving an organi-zation's problems
ANS: D
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A Incorrect because the Heifetz theory is not similar to the Great Man or Personality theories of leadership.
B Incorrect because recruiting followers and getting them to follow their vision is not representative of the Heifetz theory.
C Incorrect because the Heifetz theory does not focus on the leader–follower's rela-tionship.
D Correct because disturbing the equilibrium is exactly what the Heifetz theory advocates.
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