According to Fiedler,the extent to which a position enables a leader to use his or her task expertise and authority to reward or punish subordinates is called __________.

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Fiedler's contingency theory identifies position power as one of three situational variables that can affect the effectiveness of a leader. Position power refers to the degree to which a leader has formal authority to allocate rewards and punishments, make decisions, and control resources.

According to Fiedler,the Extent to Which a Position Enables a Leader