Fiedler's Contingency Theory Posits That Three Characteristics of the Situation

question 50

Multiple Choice

Fiedler's contingency theory posits that three characteristics of the situation are important for leadership.Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of the situation discussed by Fiedler?

• A)Leader-member relations
• B)Position power
• C)Task structure
• D)Group member experience

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