Which One of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Fiedler's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership?

• A)The model is not suitable to decide leadership style if the task structure is weak.
• B)The model may not provide concrete answers to leadership problems.
• C)It does not emphasize the importance of situational variables.
• D)Leadership behaviors are not considered in this model.
• E)Leader-member relations are ignored when selecting a suitable style of leadership.

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Definitions:

Nondirective

A therapeutic approach where the counselor or therapist provides support and reflection without directly guiding or controlling the client's decisions or actions.

Facilitative Conditions

Environmental or interpersonal conditions that enhance the growth, learning, or performance of individuals, such as empathy, respect, and authenticity in a therapeutic setting.

Counseling Theory

A framework or model that guides counselors in understanding clients' problems, making assessments, and developing interventions.

Beck

Aaron Beck is a psychiatrist known for developing Cognitive Therapy, which later became known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a primary form of psychological treatment.