Assertiveness is best characterized by:

a. how strict a person is.
b. the degree to which a person protects his or her interests.
c. how closely a leader monitors others.
d. adherence to written policies.


Answer: B

Rationale: Leaders with the "right touch" can be assertive when it is called for, but not all the time.

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