A _____ is a situational variable that makes a leadership style unnecessary or redundant.

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A substitute variable is something that can take the place of something else and in this case, it makes a specific leadership style unnecessary. For example, if a task is very straightforward and structured, a leader may not need to use an autocratic style because the task can be accomplished without a high level of direction or supervision. Therefore, the substitute variable (i.e. structured task) negates the need for a specific leadership style (i.e. autocratic).

A _____ Is a Situational Variable That Makes a Leadership