A servant leader is most likely to give primary attention to which objective?
Correct answer: B. Developing followers and serving their needs
- A. Increasing the leader's personal authority
- B. Developing followers and serving their needs
- C. Maintaining strict control over decisions
- D. Maximising short-term output alone
Explanation
Servant leadership places the growth, well-being and development of followers at the centre of leadership. This differs from authoritarian leadership, which relies more heavily on control and centralised decisions.
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