The Basic Premise of Fiedler's Contingency Theory Is That Leadership

question 134

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of Fiedler's contingency theory is that leadership success depends on __________.

• A)The manager's relationship with the employees.
• B)The manager's ability to change styles,given the situation.
• C)The match between leadership style and situational demands.
• D)The personality of the manager and the employees.
• E)The manager's knowledge of the work situation.

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