Servant leadership reflects the a. use of empathy, listening, and persuasion by leaders b. traditional view that followers are expected to serve the leaders c. task-oriented approach to leadership d. western prototype of a leader who gives orders to followers e. tendency of leaders to prioritize their interests over the interests of their employees

The answer is letter a. use of empathy, listening, and persuasion by leaders.

 The servant leadership philosophy has been exposed and expressed in many ways than we can imagine and applied in many contexts. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy and also set of practices that builds better organizations, ultimately creates a more just and caring world, and enriches lives of individuals.