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Select a potential research approach (for example, fixed or flexible) and apply it to leadership. Justify the approach, including its advantages and disadvantages.

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This solution connects research approaches and leadership, explaining why the application works and justifying the approach.

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The theory of attribution is one of possible research approach which can be applied to leadership. According to this leadership is merely an attribution people make about the individuals. Qualities considered which make a person leader are intelligence, outgoing personality, strong verbal skills, aggressiveness, understanding and industrious. Leaders are considered consistent and unwavering in ...

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