Question

In Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, leadership effectiveness depends primarily on:

• A. The leader’s personal traits only
• B. The match between the leader’s style and situational variables
• C. Changing the leader’s style to fit the situation
• D. The size of the organization

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The match between the leader’s style and situational variables

Principles of Fiedler’s Contingency Theory

• The theory holds that effectiveness comes from how well the known, stable leadership style fits the context or environment of the situation.

• • Leadership effectiveness depends on the match between a leader’s style and situational variables.