Which of the following are the characteristics of a Leader? A. Focuses on systems and structure B. Eye…
Based on Warren Bennis's classic distinction between leaders and managers, the defining characteristics of a Leader are having an (B) 'Eye on the horizon' (long-term vision)…
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Which of the following are the characteristics of a Leader?
A. Focuses on systems and structure
B. Eye on the horizon
C. Asks how and when
D. Does things right
E. Originates
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Based on Warren Bennis's classic distinction between leaders and managers, the defining characteristics of a Leader are having an (B) 'Eye on the horizon' (long-term vision) and that a leader (E) 'Originates' (innovates and challenges the status quo), i.e., B & E only. In contrast, focusing on systems and structure (A), asking how and when (C), and doing things right (D) are characteristics of a Manager.
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