Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978)contingency Theory of Leadership Posits That "Moderate Control

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Multiple Choice

Fred Fiedler's (1967,1978) contingency theory of leadership posits that "moderate control" situations call for a relationship-oriented leader.By this he means that a relationship-oriented leader is needed when

• A)interpersonal friction threatens productivity.
• B)confusion and chaos halt productivity.
• C)workers have moderate control over conditions of employment.
• D)poor working conditions cause low staff morale.

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Definitions:

Emotional Intelligence

The competence to be conscious of, govern, and express one’s feelings, coupled with the capacity to handle relations with others judiciously and with understanding.

Project Emotion

May refer to the outward expression or display of feelings that an individual projects onto a specific task or area of life, such as enthusiasm or frustration towards a work project.

Relationship Management

The interpersonal skills of being able to communicate clearly and convincingly, disarm conflicts, and build strong personal bonds.

Disarms Conflicts

A strategy or action that reduces tension and resolves disagreements or disputes.