Ayan, the newly appointed team manager of the sales team, practices autocratic leadership in his team. However, his team members who are quite experienced and equipped in their fields are not satisfied with the style of leadership practiced by Ayan, particularly that he doesn't seek consensus in many of his decisions, which negatively affects team productivity. This scenario depicts the violation of _____.

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Ayan's approach violates a contingency approach to leadership, which suggests that the effectiveness of a leadership style is contingent on the situation and the team members' capabilities and motivations. His failure to adapt his style to the needs and expertise of his experienced team members leads to dissatisfaction and reduced productivity.

Ayan, the Newly Appointed Team Manager of the Sales Team