Theories that focus on how particular circumstances or conditions influence a leader's effectiveness are called _____theories of leader effectiveness.

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Situational or contingency theories of leader effectiveness focus on how particular circumstances or conditions (such as the nature of the task, the position power of the leader, the maturity of followers, etc.) influence a leader's effectiveness. Behavioral theories focus on what leaders do, trait theories focus on innate qualities of leaders, and dispositional theories focus on the leader's personal characteristics without considering situational factors.

Theories That Focus on How Particular Circumstances or Conditions Influence