To Use Fiedler's Contingency Theory, a Leader Needs to Know

question 58

Multiple Choice

To use Fiedler's Contingency Theory, a leader needs to know:

• A) whether his leadership style is relationship oriented.
• B) whether his leadership style is task-oriented.
• C) the organizational situation.
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Negative Attitude

A pessimistic outlook or disposition towards people, situations, or events, often hindering progress and positive outcomes.

Emotional Intelligence

Being able to identify, control, and communicate one’s emotions, along with managing relationships with others in a sensible and empathetic manner.

Emotional Tasks

Activities or duties that require managing and expressing emotions appropriately.