According to Fiedler, an organization must either assign leaders to situations in which they will be effective or change the situation to fit the leader.

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Fiedler's contingency theory suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all leadership style, and therefore leaders must be matched to situations in which their leadership style will be effective. If a mismatch occurs, the organization must either change the situation, or assign a new leader who is a better fit for that particular situation.

According to Fiedler, an Organization Must Either Assign Leaders to Situations