Which of the following statements is true of Fiedler's contingency theory ofleadership?
A)Task-oriented leaders do not excel in a favorable situation because a great deal of structure and task direction is needed.
B)Task structure needs to be defmed if a situation is highly favorable to a leader.
C)Relationship-oriented leaders are more effective in situations of moderate favorability.
D)Relationship-oriented leaders excel in unfavorable situations because everyone gets along and the tasks are clear.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fiedler's contingency theory suggests that relationship-oriented leaders are more effective in moderately favorable situations, where leader-member relations, task structure, and leader position power are balanced.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Fiedler's Contingency