GMAT考试写作指导：Issue写作范文七六

　　76. I agree that decisiveness is one clear mark of an effective leader. However, the

　　speaker goes further to make the dual claim that decision-making is the most difficult

　　and the most important aspect of a leaders job. In my view, this additional claim

　　amounts to an overstatement that fails to consider other aspects of a leaders job that are

　　either difficult or important.

　　First of all, decisiveness is not necessarily the most difficult aspect of a leaders

　　job. In fact, leaders rise to their positions typically because decisiveness comes easily or

　　naturally to them. In this sense, the speakers claim runs contrary to actual experience.

　　Also, for some leaders the stress and the burden of their job pose more difficulties for

　　them than the mere act of making decisions. For other leaders, balancing professional

　　and personal life, or even time management in general, may be the most challenging

　　aspect of the job, since leaders are typically very busy people.

　　Secondly, decisiveness is not necessarily the key factor in determining the quality

　　of leadership. Decisiveness does not guarantee a good decision. An effective leader

　　must also have wisdom, perspective, clear vision, judgment, and courage. Moreover,

　　other factors such as trust and respect for others may be equally or more critical, since

　　subordinates may not be willing to devote themselves to the plans and goals of a leader

　　they mistrust or hold in low regard. Even the best decision will be of little value without

　　the commitment of others to carry it out. Simply put, without someone to lead. a person

　　cannot be a leader.

　　To sum up, I agree with the speaker only insofar as the ability to make decisions is

　　a necessary ingredient of successful leadership. However, decision-making is not

　　necessarily the most difficult aspect of every leaders job; nor is it necessarily the most

　　important factor in determining the effectiveness of a leader.