What Is the Basic Assumption of Situational Approaches to Leadership

question 106

Multiple Choice

What is the basic assumption of situational approaches to leadership?

• A)Increasing worker job satisfaction through consideration behavior will get leaders the best results.
• B)The appropriate leadership style varies from one set of circumstances to another.
• C)Initiating structure for employees by telling them what to do and how to do it is the most effective way to lead.
• D)Effective leaders possess certain traits that are situation specific.

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