Which of the following is a difference between Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership and the path-goal theory of leadership?
A) The Fiedler theory discusses leader style, followers and situation, and the rewards to meet followers' needs, whereas the path-goal theory discusses leadership style and group task performance.
B) The Fiedler theory made the assumption that new leaders could take over as situations change, whereas in the path-goal theory, leaders change their behaviors to match the situation.
C) The Fiedler theory enables leaders to diagnose both leadership style and organizational situation, whereas the path-goal theory focuses on the characteristics of followers as the most important element of the situation.
D) The Fiedler theory states that a leader can adopt the four leader styles of directing, coaching, supporting, and entrusting, whereas the path-goal theory measures leadership style with the least preferred coworker scale.

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Fiedler's contingency theory posits that a leader's effectiveness is contingent upon the match between the leader's style (task-oriented vs. relationship-oriented) and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control and influence. It suggests that leadership style is fixed. In contrast, the path-goal theory, developed by Robert House, suggests that leaders can and should adjust their leadership style (directive, supportive, participative, achievement-oriented) based on the task and the needs of the followers to enhance performance and satisfaction.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Fiedler's Contingency