Which of these statements about the skills approach is false?
A) Describes leadership as something that is available to everyone
B) It is applicable to leaders at all levels within the organization
C) It clearly predicts how variations in social judgment and problem-solving skills affect performance
D) Knowledge about and ability to work with people is important in this approach

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The skills approach does not clearly predict how variations in social judgment and problem-solving skills affect performance. It does, however, identify three broad categories of skills important for effective leadership: technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills. It also emphasizes that leadership is available to everyone and applicable at all levels within an organization, and recognizes the importance of knowledge and ability to work with people.

Which of These Statements About the Skills Approach Is False