The functional approach to leadership emphasises that (a) the various functions of leadership cannot be shared among members of a group (b) leadership resides in a particular person and not in the functions (c) both of the above (d) neither of the above [hint: The functional approach to leadership emphasises neither a nor b but that leadership resides in the functions and not in a particular person and that the various functions of leadership can be shared amongst members of a group.]

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(d) neither of the above

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