A Contingency Approach to Studying Leadership

question 29

Multiple Choice

A contingency approach to studying leadership

• A) recognizes that there is not just one best approach; the context determines which approach will work best in any given situation.
• B) found that in favorable settings, laissez-faire works best.
• C) found that in unfavorable settings, laissez-faire works best.
• D) recommends a democratic style of management.

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