Denhardt and Denhardt have written about the difference between leadership and management. They describe leadership as being "what energizes people" and management as:
A. "What determines a good leader from a poor leader"
B. "As the ability to keep the day afloat without too many conflicts"
C. "A way of working in a world of order"
D. "Keeping away from conflict"
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because this is differentiating leadership from management.
B Incorrect because management is not just avoiding conflicts.
C Correct because it defines management in a general sense and is exactly what Den-hardt and Denhardt say.
D Incorrect because managing conflict is not all there is to management.
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