Two Managers Are Asked to Describe the Characteristics of an Employee

question 2

Multiple Choice

Two managers are asked to describe the characteristics of an employee who has been struggling to perform well in the organization. According to Fiedler's contingency model, why might one manager view the employee in a more positive light than the other manager?

• A)The positive manager is more relationship-oriented.
• B)The positive manager is more task-oriented.
• C)The positive manager is better at consideration behaviors.
• D)The positive manager is better at initiating structure.
• E)The positive manager has a greater tolerance for stress.

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