The quotation about leadership implies which of the following about leadership and other administrative qualities?

• A. Leadership can compensate for deficiencies in other administrative qualities
• B. Leadership is less important than other administrative qualities
• C. Other administrative qualities may be substituted for leadership ability
• D. Good leaders may make good administrators even if lacking in other administrative qualities

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how leadership relates to other administrative abilities: a strong leader can offset weaknesses in other areas. When leadership is effective, it provides direction, coordination, and motivation that help the whole organization function even if some administrative tasks or skills are not strong. That makes leadership able to compensate for deficiencies in other administrative qualities, which is the clearest takeaway from the quote.

This fits because it emphasizes the impact of leadership on overall performance, not just its existence. It suggests leadership has a special ability to bridge gaps left by weaker administrative skills. The other options imply different relationships—either that leadership isn’t as important, that other qualities can replace leadership, or that leadership can magically guarantee good administration without addressing gaps—which diverge from the idea that leadership actively compensates for deficiencies in other areas.