Leadership substitutes theory proposes that the importance of formal leaders is reduced by aspects of the situation called _______________.
A) substitutes and neutralizers
B) substitutes and exacerbators
C) substitutes and diminishers
D) exacerbators and diminishers

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Leadership substitutes and neutralizers are situational factors that can either substitute or neutralize the need for a formal leader. Substitutes are aspects of the situation that can fulfill the same functions as a formal leader, while neutralizers can undermine the effectiveness of a formal leader. Therefore, the Leadership substitutes theory proposes that the importance of formal leaders is reduced by these situational factors. The other options (B, C, D) are not correct because they include terms that are not part of the leadership substitutes theory.

Leadership Substitutes Theory Proposes That the Importance of Formal Leaders