The 100 or more years of research on traits was completed originally to
A) To distinguish between traits and behaviors
B) To define the five major traits associated with leadership
C) To distinguish between traits and skills
D) Determine a universal set of traits associated with leadership

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The 100 or more years of research on traits was conducted with the aim of determining a universal set of traits associated with leadership. Although traits are often used interchangeably with skills and behaviors, the main goal of this research was to identify specific qualities or characteristics inherent in effective leaders. While there is still debate about whether leadership can be boiled down to a set of traits, this remains one of the key goals of trait theory.

The 100 or More Years of Research on Traits Was