Which of the Following Behaviors Is a Meta-Category That Can

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is a meta-category that can be applied to leadership in a variety of situations and time periods?

• A) Situational behavior
• B) Reward behavior
• C) Relationship behavior
• D) Contingency behavior

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Definitions:

Transactional Leaders

Leaders who focus on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance, often relying on a system of rewards and penalties to motivate employees.

Efficiency

The effectiveness of using the least possible amount of resources to achieve the highest level of performance or output.

Employee Contingency

The application of contingency approaches to managing employees, recognizing that there is no one best way to manage all employees in all situations.

Path-Goal Theory

A conceptual framework in leadership proposing that the way a leader acts is dependent on the effects it has on their followers' contentment, inspiration, and achievements.