Leadership is the process of influencing behaviour so that people strive:
AVoluntarily towards goals
BOnly under strict threat
CWithout any set target
DAgainst the firm's aims
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Voluntarily towards goals
1. A leader influences, not forces.
2. Followers move willingly towards organisational goals.
3. That is leadership.
_Source: syllabus Business Studies Part I, Chapter 7, Directing._
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