M: Organizational Behavior 2nd Edition by Steven McShane, Mary Von Glinow

Exercise 64

Which of the following is a limitation of the competency perspective of leadership?
A) It ignores the potential traits of a leader and hence cannot be used to identify leaders.
B) It suggests that leadership varies according to situations but does not provide remedies to it.
C) It supports the view that every individual possesses leadership qualities.
D) It does not consider the importance of integrity and emotional intelligence in leadership.
E) It views leadership as something within a person.