Question

    Which of the following statements is/are correct

    regarding leadership theories? The Great Man theories of leadership have no scientific basis and empirical validity. According to situational leadership theory, leadership is specific and always relative to the situation in which it occurs. The Continuum theory believes that leadership style is based on leaders, followers and the situation. Select correct code.   
    A 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    EXPLANATION:   As the Great Man theories believe that leader inherit certain traits by birth and not by training. This assumption is not supported by science or empirical data. So statement 1 is correct.   Statement 2 and 3 are correct observations about leadership theories.

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