Based on the contingency theory, if the leadership style does not match the situation, you should ________.
A) change the leader to fit the situation
B) change the situation to fit the leader
C) accept this circumstance as unchangeable
D) either A or B
E) retrain the leader in a more appropriate style

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According to the contingency theory, leadership style must match the situation. Therefore, if the leadership style does not match the situation, either the leader should be changed to fit the situation or the situation should be changed to fit the leader. So, the best choice is D, which includes both options.

Based on the Contingency Theory, If the Leadership Style Does