Which of the Following Approaches to Implementing Fiedler's Contingency Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to implementing Fiedler's contingency theory in the workplace has proven effective?

• A) accurately measuring and matching leaders to situations
• B) teaching managers how to change situational favorableness
• C) arbitrary definition of situations
• D) only hiring supervisors with appropriate leadership traits
• E) creating standing plans concerning leader actions and reactions

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Definitions:

Inferior Goods

Goods whose demand decreases when consumers' income increases. They are the opposite of normal goods, which see increased demand with higher income.

Income Increase

A rise in the amount of money received, especially by workers or businesses, over a specific period.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good consumers are willing to buy.

Substitute

a product or service that can be used in place of another to satisfy similar needs or desires.