Trait Approach

Question 1

5 Major leadership traits (Great Man Theory)

Answer 1

Traits to distinguish leaders from non-leaders

1. intelligence
   - intellectual ability
2. self-confidence
   - ability to be absolutely certain about your competencies and skills
3. Determination
   - desire to get job done, action drive, dominance in hopeless times
4. Integrity
   - honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness
5. sociability
   - friendly, outing, diplomatic

Question 2

10 characteristics of a leader (trait approach)

Answer 2

1. drive for responsibility
2. persistence in pursuit of a goal
3. risk taking
4. exercise initiative
5. self-confidence / personal identity
6. willingness to accept consequences
7. absorb interpersonal stress
8. tolerate delay / frustration
9. influence other’s behavior
10. structure social interaction

Question 3

5 factor Personality Model and Leadership (Costa and McCrae) –> OCEAN

Answer 3

1. Openness
   - Tendency to be informed, insightful and curious
2. Conscientiousness
   - Tendency to be organized, controlled and decisive
3. Extraversion
   - Tendency to be sociable, assertive and have positive energy
4. Agreeableness
   - Tendency to be accepting, trusting and nurturing
5. Neuroticism
   - Tendency to be depressed, anxious and insecure