According to Fiedler's contingency theory, task-oriented leaders are most effective in situations that are
A) Highly unfavorable.
B) Moderately favorable.
C) Highly favorable.
D) Highly favorable and highly unfavorable.

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Fiedler's contingency theory posits that task-oriented leaders excel in environments that are either highly favorable or highly unfavorable. This is because their focus on task completion helps to navigate through clear-cut situations or to provide direction in highly chaotic contexts.

According to Fiedler's Contingency Theory, Task-Oriented Leaders Are Most Effective