Because of the Lack of Research Studies Associated with Situational

question 17

Multiple Choice

Because of the lack of research studies associated with situational leadership,there are questions concerning its theoretical basis.Which of the following is not one of these questions?

• A) Is it certain that this approach does indeed improve performance?
• B) Can we be sure it is a valid approach?
• C) Why are there limited doctoral dissertations done on the situational approach?
• D) Why has there been a lack of published research findings?

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