When Leon Was Hired to Manage the Distribution Center, His

question 116

Multiple Choice

When Leon was hired to manage the distribution center, his supervisor advised him to "Do things that satisfy followers today or will lead to future rewards or satisfaction" and "Offer employees something unique and valuable beyond what they're experiencing or can already do for themselves". Leon's supervisor's advice was designed to help Leon become a successful leader. Which leadership theory does Leon's supervisor apparently believe to be most effective in making a good leader?

• A) the trait theory of leadership
• B) strategic leadership
• C) the path-goal theory
• D) the theory of initiating structure
• E) the contingency theory

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