The Situational Approach to Leadership Means That a Manager Should

question 85

Multiple Choice

The situational approach to leadership means that a manager should

• A) use a democratic style when a rapid decision has to be made.
• B) use an autocratic style when a rapid decision has to be made.
• C) shift his or her managerial style based upon the situation that the manager faces.
• D) use a free-rein style when managing a group of inexperienced,young workers.
• E) use an autocratic style when managing a group of technicians.

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Definitions:

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