A Key Difference Between the Theories of Fiedler and Hersey

question 82

Multiple Choice

A key difference between the theories of Fiedler and Hersey and Blanchard is that:

• A)Fiedler considered only task characteristics,while Hersey and Blanchard focused on the individual.
• B)Hersey and Blanchard placed a greater emphasis on task characteristics than did Fiedler.
• C)Fiedler examined a variety of characteristics,while Hersey and Blanchard focused solely on the individual.
• D)All of these choices.
• E)A and B.

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