Which Approach to Implementing Fiedler's Contingency Theory in the Workplace

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which approach 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 favourableness  
• C)adopting an arbitrary definition of situations  
• D)hiring only supervisors with appropriate leadership traits

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