Following Fiedler's Contingency Model, a Leader Can Increase Situational Control

question 48

Multiple Choice

Following Fiedler's contingency model, a leader can increase situational control by:

• A) decreasing the task structure for group members.
• B) creating conflict between himself or herself and group members.
• C) increasing his or her position power.
• D) increasing the demands on group members.

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