In the Context of Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership Effectiveness

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership effectiveness, leadership styles were measured with an instrument assessing the leader's

• A) drive.
• B) psychological maturity.
• C) self-confidence.
• D) task orientation.
• E) least preferred coworker.

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