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According to Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, organizational effectiveness can be improved by:

AChanging the environment or situation to suit the leader

BMaking leaders frequently change their style

CSelecting leaders randomly without regard to style

DIgnoring situational variables and focusing only on leader’s traits

Answer:

A. Changing the environment or situation to suit the leader

Read Explanation:

  • Since leader styles are stable, Fiedler proposed altering the situation to fit the leader’s style for better organizational outcomes.


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements regarding further critiques by Argyris, Barnard, and Subramaniam:

  1. Classical theory neglects informal processes, treating organizations as closed systems static to external environments.

  2. Argyris highlighted incongruence between mature personality needs and classical structures, fostering passivity at lower levels.

  3. It displays a pro-management bias by focusing solely on operational issues beyond management problems.

Which of the following correctly matches the scholar with their key focus and situational variables in their contingency model?

Consider the following statements regarding Principles of Administration:

I. Principles of administration are based on observations and verifications by scientists and professionals, serving as criteria in the administrative and management process.

II. The word "principle" signifies something fundamental, including principles, laws, or facts according to which an organization or administration operates.

III. Principles act as prime movers, providing dignity, acceptance, and respect to an organization, and they are universal across time and place.

What tool does Fiedler’s Contingency Theory use to determine a leader’s style?

Column I (Principles)

Unity of command

Scalar chain

Esprit de corps

Equity

Column II (Descriptions)

A. Line of authority and hierarchical order

B. Fairness and kindness in treatment

C. Harmony and unity among personnel

D. One superior per employee