Garner has decided to start using the situational leadership approach he learned about last month. He likes the idea of a leader adapting his or her leadership style depending upon the ________ and ________ of the follower in a specific situation. The former refers to the follower's skills and technical knowledge relative to the task being performed. The latter refers to the follower's self-confidence and self-respect.

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The first variable in the situational leadership approach is job maturity, which refers to the follower's skills and technical knowledge. The second variable is psychological maturity, which refers to the follower's self-confidence and self-respect. Therefore, option C, job maturity and psychological maturity, is the correct answer.

Garner Has Decided to Start Using the Situational Leadership Approach