____ leadership is the process of influencing others to pursue official organizational objectives.

A) Informal
B) Ad hoc
C) Decentralized
D) Intermittent
E) Formal

Formal leadership is the process of influencing others to pursue official organizational objectives. It refers to the authority and position designated by the organization to guide and direct the work of others towards achieving specific goals. In contrast, informal leadership arises from personal qualities and relationships, rather than a formal hierarchy, and may not be officially recognized by the organization. Ad hoc, decentralized, and intermittent leadership all refer to specific circumstances or approaches to leadership, rather than types of leadership in and of themselves.