Is the trait approach to leadership still considered a viable approach? Explain and defend
your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
The trait approach to leadership is no longer considered by researchers to be a viable
approach. It is no longer believed that physical traits are indicative of leadership qualities.
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Ben has received many awards for his strong technical skills. Because of this, he was promoted to team leader, which demanded he take leadership responsibilities
Ben was often uncomfortable with the position, however, and disliked his new responsibilities. Hence, Ben let his fellow members pick up working on the tasks they liked without keeping track of the schedules and deliverables. This affected team performance negatively under Ben's leadership. In this scenario, what kind of management did Ben follow, and why? a) Impoverished management; because he believed that there was no requirement for a manager if everyone in the team did their work properl b) Middle-of-the-road management; because he was sandwiched between the pressures by the team members and the top management c) Country club management; because he wanted to be liked by the team members and have a team where everyone would feel supported d) Task management; because he was concerned with the goal of the team
Which item below is the best example of a proposition of fact?
A. In 2013 college student debt grew larger than credit card debt. B. The best areas of the United States have four seasons. C. Big dogs make better companions than small dogs. D. I think states should support higher education to reduce tuition.
An explanation speech is not appropriate for a college classroom speech.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Prior to the John Peter Zenger trial, juries in criminal (or seditious) libel cases were allowed to decide:
a) whether the allegedly defamatory statement was true; b) whether the person accused of libel actually printed the alleged defamation; c) both of these; d) neither of these.