According to Which Theory Should Leaders Adjust the Degree of Task

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to which theory should leaders adjust the degree of task and relationship behavior in response to the growing maturity of their followers?

• A) Life cycle theory of leadership
• B) Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership
• C) Path-goal theory of leadership
• D) X and Y theory of leadership

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes, sexual and aggressive drives, and early childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment, often prioritizing short-term rewards over long-term goals.

Social Structure

The complex system of relationships, hierarchies, and institutions within a society that shape individuals' roles and interactions.

Innate Psychology

Theoretical concept suggesting that aspects of human psychology are inherent and present at birth, rather than learned through experience.