If an Essay Question Asks You to Justify Something, You

question 44

Multiple Choice

If an essay question asks you to justify something, you should

• A) argue in support of a decision or conclusion using evidence or reasoning.
• B) relate a series of events in the order they occurred, as you do when telling a story.
• C) discuss both the strengths and weaknesses of an idea or position.
• D) identify the important questions related to an issue and try to answer the questions.

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Definitions:

Situational Demands

The specific requirements or pressures that arise from the particular circumstances or context one is in.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

A leadership theory proposing that leader effectiveness is dependent on the situational context and the leader's style of interacting with followers.

Situational Control

The ability of an individual or group to manipulate and manage their environment to achieve specific goals.

Style-situation Fit

Refers to the theory that leadership effectiveness depends on whether a leader’s style is appropriate for the specific situation or context.