Which of the Following Approaches to Implementing Fiedler's Contingency Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to implementing Fiedler's contingency theory in the workplace has proven effective?

• A) accurately measuring and matching leaders to situations
• B) teaching managers how to change situational favorableness
• C) arbitrary definition of situations
• D) only hiring supervisors with appropriate leadership traits
• E) creating standing plans concerning leader actions and reactions

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, such as factory maintenance, utilities, and quality control.

DLH

The hours of work performed by workers directly involved in the manufacturing process, serving as a basis for allocating labor costs.

Volume Variance

The difference between the expected volume of production or sales and the actual volume, affecting costs or revenues.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

A calculation used to measure the efficiency with which a firm uses its variable overhead resources, based on the difference between actual and expected usage.