Use the Figure to Answer the Following Question

question 60

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to answer the following question. Which conclusion below is best supported by the data?

• A) Food is the only factor in controlling hare population size.
• B) Exclusion of lynx is the most important factor in controlling hare population size.
• C) The effect of excluding predators and adding food in the same experiment is greater than the sum of excluding lynx alone plus adding food when considered individually.
• D) Adding abundant food has a smaller effect on hare success than removing all of their predators.

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Definitions:

Contingency Approaches

Management theories suggesting that the best way to deal with certain situations is dependent on the specific circumstances.

Leadership Style

Refers to the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people within an organization or team.

Particular Leadership Style

Refers to a distinct approach or technique adopted by a leader to motivate, guide, and manage teams.

Fred Fiedler's Research

A study in the field of leadership and organizational behavior, known for the contingency model that suggests the effectiveness of a leader's style is contingent on the situation.