What Theory Proposes That Leaders Usually Develop a Special Relationship

question 153

Multiple Choice

What theory proposes that leaders usually develop a special relationship with a subset of subordinates who serve as trusted advisors and assistants and have greater influence,autonomy,and tangible benefits in exchange?

• A) leader-member exchange theory (LMX)
• B) path-goal theory
• C) Fielder's leadership match theory
• D) Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model

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