Fiedler Used the Term "Leader Style" to Refer to

question 90

Multiple Choice

Fiedler used the term "leader style" to refer to

• A)the manager's characteristic approach to leadership.
• B)how clearly subordinates understand the task to be done.
• C)the authority a leader has due to his or her position in the organization.
• D)how well people like and trust their leader.

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