Fiedler's Contingency Model Suggests That

question 37

Multiple Choice

Fiedler's contingency model suggests that

• A)identifying the personality traits of leaders is the only way to understand effective leadership.
• B)the situation or context within which leadership occurs is irrelevant when studying effective leaders.
• C)if a leader is effective in one situation, he or she can be effective in all other situations.
• D)leadership styles are enduring characteristics; they cannot be changed or adjusted.
• E)identifying the behavioral traits of leaders is the only way to understand effective leadership.

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Definitions:

Sufficient Stake

The extent of interest or concern one must have in a matter to justify their involvement or legal standing in a case.

Justify

To justify means to provide a logical, moral, or legal reason or explanation that supports an action, decision, or concept.

Justiciable Controversy

A controversy that is real and substantial, as opposed to hypothetical or academic.

Substantial Controversy

A significant dispute between parties that involves real and substantial issues which require legal assessment and resolution.