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

AMyers-Briggs Type Indicator

BLeast Preferred Co-worker (LPC) Scale

CEmotional Intelligence Test

DLeadership Effectiveness Inventory

Answer:

B. Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) Scale

Read Explanation:

  • The LPC Scale is used to assess leadership style by having leaders rate the coworker they least liked working with.


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