Which of the Following Is Included in the Class of Contingency

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is included in the class of contingency variables termed "environment" by the path-goal theory?

• A)task structure and formal authority system
• B)locus of control and experience
• C)perceived ability
• D)employee satisfaction

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Definitions:

Excess Capacity

The situation in which a business can produce more goods or services than currently demanded, often leading to inefficiencies.

Product Life Cycle

The progression of a product through stages of introduction, growth, maturity, and decline in the market.

Commoditization

The process by which unique products become indistinguishable from one another in the eyes of the market, often leading to competition based primarily on price.