Which of the following is not an assumption of the trait approach to managerial leadership?
A) People are born with leadership skills that others do not possess.
B) People can develop the traits that make them into leaders.
C) Individuals who possess certain characteristics will be effective leaders.
D) Individuals who lack certain characteristics will not be effective leaders.

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The trait approach to managerial leadership primarily assumes that certain individuals are born with inherent traits that make them effective leaders (A, C, D), rather than focusing on the development of leadership traits over time (B). This approach suggests that leadership is a consequence of specific qualities, not something that can be developed.

Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of the Trait