Fred Fiedler's study on leadership suggest that the leader should adjust his style to accommodate followers, but the Tannenbaum & Schmidt studies suggest otherwise, i.e., it is sometimes easier to adjust the work environment to fit a leader's style.

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Fiedler's Contingency Theory suggests that a leader's effectiveness depends on the match between their leadership style and the situation, not on adjusting their style. Tannenbaum & Schmidt's Continuum Theory suggests leaders can adjust their style based on the situation and followers' needs.

Fred Fiedler's Study on Leadership Suggest That the Leader Should