Your parents and older siblings are all successful elected officials. After graduation, it is suggested by many that you should seek office and, in turn, offer you their support. Which best describes the leadership approach being demonstrated?
A) Style approach to leadership
B) Leadership as a process
C) Trait perspective
D) Expert power
E) Influence

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The trait perspective suggests that certain innate characteristics or qualities make individuals better suited for leadership roles. In this scenario, the suggestion to seek office and the offer of support is based on the individual's familial ties to successful elected officials, implying that the individual has inherited traits or qualities that would make them successful in a leadership role.

Your Parents and Older Siblings Are All Successful Elected Officials