Why do some people become leaders while others do not (i.e., leadership emergence). Think about leadership characteristics (for example, women are less likely to emerge into leadership roles), as well as situational and follower characteristics that may affect leadership emergence. Likewise, answer the question of why some leaders are effective while others are not (i.e., leadership effectiveness). Think about leadership characteristics, as well as situational and follower characteristics that may affect leadership effectiveness. Assume that leadership is distinct from the formal authority of a management role when formulating your response.

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Leadership emergence or the process by which individuals come to occupy leadership roles within groups or organizations is influenced by a combination of individual situational and follower characteri... View the full answer