Which of the Following Statements of a Manager Is Consistent

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements of a manager is consistent with the views expressed by the life cycle theory?

• A) Organizational productivity is more important to leadership than individual behaviors.
• B) Managers must not use directive style when making decisions concerning employees.
• C) Situational approaches to leadership are more effective than the behavioral approaches.
• D) Leadership styles depend on the ability of followers to perform jobs independently.
• E) Task behaviors and relationship behaviors of managers are independent of each other.

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