An Important Contribution of Fiedler's Research on the Contingency Model

question 29

Multiple Choice

An important contribution of Fiedler's research on the contingency model of leadership is that it:

• A) uses weights that are determined in an arbitrary manner in order to determine situation favorability .
• B) goes beyond the notion of leadership styles to try to show how styles fit a situation.
• C) recommends medium least preferred coworker leaders as they are more effective in many situations.
• D) is clear about how the model will work over time.

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