The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and procedurized is the_________ contingency dimension according to Fiedler.

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According to Fiedler's contingency theory, the degree of task structure refers to the degree to which job assignments are formalized and procedurized. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A refers to position power, which is the degree to which a leader is able to make decisions and enforce them. Option C refers to centralization, which refers to the degree to which decision-making is centralized in an organization. Option D refers to subordinate maturity, which is the degree to which followers are willing and able to take responsibility for their own tasks.

The Degree to Which the Job Assignments Are Formalized and Procedurized