Which of the following is a criticism of the behavioral approach?
A) there is no instrument to identify leader behaviors
B) the universal style of team leadership is best
C) the wide range of research on leadership behaviors gives it credibility
D) the research has not shown how leader's behaviors correlate with performance outcomes

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One of the criticisms of the behavioral approach is that although there is a wide range of research on leadership behaviors, the research has not conclusively shown how leader's behaviors correlate with performance outcomes. Therefore, D is the correct answer. A, B, and C are all incorrect as A is not a criticism but rather a limitation of the approach, B is an unsupported assertion, and C is a strength (rather than a criticism) of the approach.

Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Behavioral