In his speech the previous day, the new CEO had discussed his experience in the industry and his education. Carrie thought that the new CEO would do a great job given these characteristics, coupled with his good oratory skills and the fact that he just looked like a CEO. Carrie realized that she had been judging the new CEO in a manner consistent with the ________ theories of leadership.

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Carrie is judging the new CEO based on his personal traits, such as his education and industry experience, which is consistent with trait theories of leadership.

In His Speech the Previous Day, the New CEO Had