When a leader defines and prescribes the roles of subordinates in order to set and accomplish goals in their areas of responsibility, he or she is
A) using consideration.
B) establishing traits.
C) legitimating.
D) initiating structure.

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The leader is using their position to establish structure by defining roles and responsibilities, which falls under the category of initiating structure in leadership theory. Choices A, B, and C are not relevant to this scenario.

When a Leader Defines and Prescribes the Roles of Subordinates