Contingency Theory Focuses on the Match Between the Leader's Style

question 5

Multiple Choice

Contingency theory focuses on the match between the leader's style and ______.

• A)followers' needs
• B)specific situational variables
• C)specific follower preferences
• D)leader's skills

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