Hersey and Blanchard argue that situational leadership requires adjusting the leader's emphasis on task behaviors and relationship behaviors according to the __________.

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Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory proposes that a leader must adjust their focus on task behaviors (such as providing instructions, monitoring performance, giving feedback) and relationship behaviors (such as showing support, building trust, giving recognition) depending on the level of readiness of their followers to perform their tasks. The readiness of followers is determined by their abilities and willingness to do the task, and can be classified into four levels: low, moderate, high, and very high. A leader's effectiveness depends on their ability to match their leadership style to the follower's level of readiness.

Hersey and Blanchard Argue That Situational Leadership Requires Adjusting the Leader's