A Key Difference Between the Theories of Fiedler and Hersey

question 45

Multiple Choice

A key difference between the theories of Fiedler and Hersey and Blanchard is that

• A) Fiedler considered only task characteristics, while Hersey and Blanchard focused on the individual.
• B) Hersey and Blanchard placed a greater emphasis on task characteristics than did Fiedler.
• C) Fiedler examined a variety of characteristics, while Hersey and Blanchard focused solely on the individual.
• D) All of these.
• E) Fiedler considered only task characteristics, while Hersey and Blanchard focused on the individual and placed a greater emphasis on task characteristics than did Fiedler.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

Total cost divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Average Total Costs

The sum of all the production costs divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.

Average Variable Costs

Costs that vary with the level of output, divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the variable cost per unit.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales in a company.