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How are task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership styles viewed in Fiedler’s theory?

AOnly the task-oriented style is effective

BOnly the relationship-oriented style is effective

CBoth are useful but apply to different contexts

DNeither style is important for leadership effectiveness

Answer:

C. Both are useful but apply to different contexts

Read Explanation:

  • Fiedler recognized the value of both styles, but their effectiveness depends on the type of situation the leader faces.


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Reason (R): Public administration’s objectives are often measurable in monetary terms and checked by accountancy methods.

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  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) and (R) are false.

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  3. Max Weber’s bureaucracy is based on rational-legal authority and formal rules.
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i. Public administration is concerned with the formulation and implementation of public policies for public welfare.
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