The leadership substitutes model suggests that under certain conditions managers do not have to play a leadership role ________.

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Characteristics of subordinates-such as their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge, and motivation-can be substitutes for leadership. Characteristics of the situation or context-such as the extent to which the work is interesting and enjoyable-also can be substitutes. When managers empower their subordinates or use self-managed work teams, the need for leadership influence from a manager is decreased because team members manage themselves.

The Leadership Substitutes Model Suggests That Under Certain Conditions Managers