While sitting in the Capitol Cafe having a coffee between classes, and discussing the topic of leadership, Hayes indicated that he identifies leaders by their personal qualities and characteristics. In contrast, Henry vehemently argued that leaders should be identified by what they do and how they do it; and Kyle says that it has to do with what position you hold in the organization on what makes a leader. Hayes most likely subscribes to the ________ theory of leadership.

Hayes most likely subscribes to the trait theory of leadership.