Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Fiedler's Contingency

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership and Robert House's path-goal theory?

• A)Fred Fiedler's contingency theory states that leadership style should fit the needs of a situation,while Robert House's path-goal theory assumes that a leader's style is predominantly task oriented.
• B)Fred Fiedler's contingency theory asserts that leaders cannot change their behaviour,while Robert House's path-goal theory assumes that leaders are flexible.
• C)Fred Fiedler's contingency theory states that leadership styles are altered based on situations,while Robert House's path-goal theory reiterates that one leadership style suits all situations.
• D)Fred Fiedler's contingency theory focuses on situational demands,while Robert House's path-goal theory identifies power structures that exist within an organization.

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Definitions:

Compliance

The act of conforming, submitting, or adapting one's actions to another's wishes, rules, or regulations.

Referent Group

A group to which an individual or another group is compared, often for the purpose of evaluating and understanding one's own attitudes, values, and behaviors.

In-Group

A group in society with which an individual psychologically feels a sense of belonging.

Out-Group

A social group towards which a person feels a sense of competition or opposition.