Complete the sentence with the most fitting term: 'The board praised the manager for her ______ leadership during the economic crisis.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. astute
- Step 1: Crisis leadership being praised by a board requires sharp practical intelligence and discernment. Step 2. Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations and turn them to one's advantage. Answer: astute. Why not the others: Erratic means inconsistent; reckless means unconcerned with danger; passivity is a noun rather than an adjective.
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