Traits Models of Leadership

The video explores the evolution of leadership traits, highlighting the shift from the belief that leaders are born with specific traits to the understanding that leadership can be developed. It discusses various models and research, including the work of Stogdale, Zaccaro, and Locke, which identify key traits like motivation, self-confidence, and cognitive ability. The video also addresses challenges in trait-based research, such as subjectivity and cultural context, and emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of leadership beyond traits.

What is the modern understanding of how leadership traits are acquired?

• Leaders must inherit traits from their predecessors.

• Leadership traits are irrelevant to success.

• Leadership traits can be acquired over time.

• Leaders are born with all necessary traits.

According to Ralph Stogdale, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a successful leader?

• Inability to handle stress

• Strong drive for responsibility

• Vigour in pursuit of goals

• Originality in problem solving

What did Zaccaro and his colleagues conclude about leadership traits?

• Leadership is based on a single trait.

• Leadership arises from multiple traits working together.

• Leadership is determined by external factors only.

• Leadership traits are irrelevant.

Which trait is NOT identified by Edwin Locke as a core trait of successful leaders?

• Ambition

• Cognitive ability

• Dishonesty

• Self-confidence

Which personality factor is NOT part of the Big 5 correlated with leadership?

• Openness

• Conscientiousness

• Agreeableness

• Introversion

What is a major challenge in traits-based leadership research?

• Universal agreement on leadership traits

• Lack of interest in leadership studies

• Subjectivity in defining good leadership

• Overabundance of leadership traits

Why is context dependence a challenge in leadership traits research?

• All traits are equally effective in all contexts.

• Context has no impact on leadership.

• Traits vary in effectiveness across different situations.

• Traits are universally applicable.