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interactionist theories of leadership  

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  • Are leaders of groups or organizations “born” or “made”? That is, can an individual be trained to be an effective leader, or do some individuals naturally possess traits, skills, and abilities that predispose them to become group leaders? This classic question has been the subject of continuous debate and controversy among leadership researchers for decades. Interactionist theorists hold that a leader is both born and made. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Interactionist Theories of Leadership]

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