Chapter 2 - Trait Approach

Question 1

tendency to be depressed, anxious, insecure, vulnerable and hostile

Answer 1

Neuroticism

Question 2

tendency to be sociable and assertive and to have positive energy

Answer 2

Extraversion

Question 3

tendency to be informed, creative, insightful, and curious

Answer 3

Openness

Question 4

tendency to be accepting, conforming, trusting, and nurturing

Answer 4

Agreeableness

Question 5

tendency to be thorough, organized, controlled, dependable, and decisive

Answer 5

Conscientiousness

Question 6

ability to understand one’s own and others’ feelings, behaviors, thoughts and to act appropriately

Answer 6

Emotional intelligence

Question 7

no definitive list of leadership traits

Answer 7

Criticisms of Trait Approach

Question 8

These five central traits were found to be useful to leaders

Answer 8

Intelligence, Self-Confidence, determination, integrity, sociability