Which Best Explains Leader-Member Relations as Stated Within the Contingency

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which best explains leader-member relations as stated within the contingency theory?

• A) The amount of authority a leader has to reward or to punish followers
• B) Matching the leader's styles with that of the group and organization
• C) Atmosphere of the group and the degree of confidence and loyalty felt toward the leader
• D) The traits of the leader as they directly relate to those of the followers
• E) The degree in which the requirements of a task are clear and spelled out

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