In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, which of the following does leader-member relations refer to?
A) It refers to the extent to which tasks given by the leaders are defined and involve specific procedures.
B) It refers to the group atmosphere and members' attitudes toward and acceptance of the leader.
C) It refers to the extent to which the leader has formal authority over subordinates.
D) It refers to the ability to plan and direct the work of subordinates, evaluate it, and reward or punish them.

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Leader-member relations refer to the quality of relationships between the leader and subordinates, including trust, respect, and communication. It refers to the group atmosphere and members' attitudes toward and acceptance of the leader. A, C, and D refer to different elements of the situational variables in Fiedler's contingency model.

In the Context of Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership, Which