Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct with Regard

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct with regard to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership?

• A)Situational control is the extent to which leaders can determine what their group is going to do and what the outcomes of their actions and decisions are going to be.
• B)The least preferred co-worker scale is a measure of a person's leadership style based on a description of the person with whom the respondent has been able to work least well.
• C)Fiedler argues that high LPC leaders have a relationship-motivated style.
• D)Fiedler argues that relationship-oriented leaders have greater group effectiveness under high and low situational control,whereas task-oriented leaders have more effective group effectiveness under moderate situational control.
• E)Fiedler argues that low LPC leaders have a task-motivated style.

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Definitions:

Task Leader

A person who focuses on the completion and management of specific tasks or projects within a team or organization.

Open Communication

A culture or practice where information is freely and transparently shared among members of an organization, encouraging dialogue and feedback.

Behavioral Approach

A method focusing on observable and measurable aspects of human behavior, especially in understanding and managing personnel.

Task Behaviors

Refers to the actions and activities an individual undertakes as part of their job role to accomplish organizational objectives.