What behavior refers to leadership style?

The correct answer is B. Do the right things. This is a classic distinction attributed to Peter Drucker: management is about 'doing things right' (efficiency, process, control), while leadership is about 'doing the right things' (direction, vision, purpose). Option A ('Do things right') describes management. Option C ('Ask h

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What behavior refers to leadership style?

Options

ADo things right.
BDo the right things
CAsk how and when.
DRely on control

How the community answered

(20 responses)

A
10% (2)
B
85% (17)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

This is a classic distinction attributed to Peter Drucker: management is about 'doing things right' (efficiency, process, control), while leadership is about 'doing the right things' (direction, vision, purpose). Option A ('Do things right') describes management. Option C ('Ask how and when') also aligns with management thinking. Option D ('Rely on control') is a management trait. Leadership focuses on setting the right direction and inspiring others, which is captured by 'Do the right things.'

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