Jack and Jill (Scenario)
Jack Jones and Jill Smith are both managers at a large medical supply firm. Jack emphasizes to his subordinates that the work must be done, regardless of circumstances, and encourages them to meet their sales quotas. He is generally liked, but some employees complain that he is too focused on sales quotas and resent his rather heavy-handed approach. Jill has tried hard to build a good rapport with her employees and knows each of their families. She encourages her employees to work hard, but to be certain to take time for themselves and their families.
-Which of the following statements about the leadership styles of Jack and Jill is supported by Fiedler's contingency model?

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Fiedler's contingency model posits that a leader's effectiveness is contingent upon how well the leader's style fits the context, and it suggests that leadership styles are fixed and cannot be changed.