Fiedler contends that when a leader's style and the situation are mismatched, the only available course of action is to change the situation through
A)transferring the subordinates.
B)job engineering.
C)making a culture change.
D)a "laissez-faire" approach.
E)hiring a consultant.

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Fiedler's contingency theory suggests that a leader's effectiveness is determined by the fit between their leadership style and the situation at hand. If they don't match, the leader cannot change their style easily. Instead, according to Fiedler, the leader should try to change the situation to better match their style. Job engineering, or restructuring the work environment, is an effective way to accomplish this. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Fiedler Contends That When a Leader's Style and the Situation