The degree to which the job assignments are formalized and proceduralized is the ________ contingency dimension identified by Fiedler.
A)position power
B)initiating structure
C)task structure
D)organizational structure

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Task structure refers to the degree to which the job assignments are formalized, structured and standardized. It is one of the contingency dimensions identified by Fiedler. Position power refers to the extent to which the leader has formal authority over subordinates, while initiating structure refers to the degree to which the leader defines and structures the roles of subordinates. Organizational structure refers to the formal systems of communication, authority and roles within an organization.

The Degree to Which the Job Assignments Are Formalized and Proceduralized