One Element of Situation-Strength Theory Is Consistency

question 34

Multiple Choice

One element of situation-strength theory is consistency.It is defined as:

• A)the extent to which individuals' freedom to decide or act is limited by forces outside their control.
• B)the extent to which cues regarding work duties and responsibilities are compatible with one another.
• C)the degree to which decisions or actions have important applications for the organisation or its members,clients,suppliers and so on.
• D)the degree to which cues about work duties and responsibilities are available and clear.

Recognize the significance of leader behavior on follower outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Comprehend the impact of different leadership styles on employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Analyze the role of situational factors in determining the effectiveness of leadership styles.

Understand the basis and applications of leadership models such as Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership, Fiedler's Contingency Model, and the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model.

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Definitions:

Continuous

Refers to a type of variable or data that can take an infinite number of values within a given range.

Pearson's Correlation Coefficient

A measure of the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two continuous variables, computed as the covariance of the variables divided by the product of their standard deviations.

Ordinal

A term referring to a type of data or a scale of measurement where items are ranked in order but the differences between rank positions are not necessarily equidistant.

Partial Correlation

A measure of the degree of association between two variables while holding one or more other variables constant.