What does the Great Man Theory propose about leadership?

• A. Leaders are born to lead; great leaders will arise when situations demand it.
• B. Leaders are made through extensive training.
• C. Leadership is the result of team consensus.
• D. Leadership is unrelated to situational demand.

Answer: (A)

This concept tests the idea that leadership comes from within certain individuals who are inherently suited to lead, and that when strong leadership is needed, such a person will emerge. The Great Man Theory holds that leaders are born with particular traits—such as charisma, confidence, intelligence, and status—that predispose them to take charge, especially in times of crisis. It treats leadership as a phenomenon driven by exceptional individuals rather than something that is taught or created by groups or circumstances.

So the statement that leaders are born to lead and that great leaders arise when situations demand it fits this view because it emphasizes innate potential and the spontaneous emergence of leadership in response to demanding conditions. The other ideas—leadership developed through training, leadership arising from team consensus, or leadership that is unrelated to situational demand—align with different theories and do not reflect the Great Man perspective.