According to the Contingency Theory of Leadership, In__________ Situations, the Leader

question 124

Multiple Choice

According to the contingency theory of leadership, in__________ situations, the leader has poor relationships with subordinates, and directs tasks that are not clearly defined.

• A) contingent
• B) low-control
• C) high-control
• D) despotic

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Definitions:

Effective Leadership

The ability of a leader to inspire, influence, and guide individuals or teams towards achieving organizational goals.

Organization

The arrangement of elements or people in a systematic way to form a coherent or functional whole; often relates to structures in businesses or groups.

Leadership Studies

An interdisciplinary academic field dedicated to understanding leadership, its processes, and impacts on groups and organizations.

Dyadic

Pertaining to an interaction or relationship between two entities or individuals.