Within His Multidimensional Model of Leadership Chelladurai (1990) Proposed a "Congruency

question 30

Multiple Choice

Within his Multidimensional Model of Leadership Chelladurai (1990) proposed a "congruency hypothesis." This hypothesis suggests that optimal leadership is dependent on the congruence between

• A) the personality traits of all members of a coaching team (i.e., a head coach and his or her assistant coaches).
• B) the "required" (by the situation or context), "preferred" (by the athletes), and coach's "actual" leadership behaviours.
• C) the psychological needs of the athletes and the psychological needs of the coach.
• D) the personality traits of all members of a sports team.
• E) the gender of the coach and the gender of the athletes being coached.

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Definitions:

Characteristic Patterns

Distinctive behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that are typical for an individual or group, often forming a recognizable profile.

Disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character, influencing how they think, feel, and behave.

Person-Situation Controversy

The debate concerning whether the person or the situation is more influential in determining a person's behavior.

Environments

The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives or operates, including natural, social, and built contexts.