Rufus, a Supervisor at an Automobile Store, Is Considered Friendly

question 89

Multiple Choice

Rufus, a supervisor at an automobile store, is considered friendly by his subordinates and has the authority to assign important work to high performers under his wing. But he does not chalk out clear objectives for his workers. According to Fiedler's contingency leadership theory model, which of the following leadership styles should Rufus follow in order to be a better leader?

• A) Task-oriented
• B) Relationship-oriented
• C) Power-oriented
• D) Team-oriented

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Definitions:

Existing Market

A market where products or services are already available and where a business may face competition upon entry.

Product Line

A group of closely related products that are treated as a unit because of similar marketing strategy, production, or end-use considerations.