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.
-According to Fiedler,the best leadership style is a function of ________.

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According to Fiedler's contingency theory, the best leadership style is determined by the leader-member relations (how well the leader gets along with the group), the task structure (how well-defined the tasks are), and position power (how much formal authority the leader has). Therefore, the best choice is A since it includes all these factors. B, C, and D do not encompass all three of these elements.