In Fiedler's contingency theory, the term______ refers to the degree to which a particular situation either permits or denies a leader the chance to influence the behavior of group members.
A) situational favorableness
B) leader-member relations
C) task structure
D) position power
E) task favorableness

Question

In Fiedler's contingency theory, the term______  refers to the degree to which a particular situation either permits or denies a leader the chance to influence the behavior of group members.
A) situational favorableness
B) leader-member relations
C) task structure
D) position power
E) task favorableness

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Situational favorableness refers to the degree to which a situation enables a leader to exert influence on the behavior of the group members. The theory states that the effectiveness of the leadership style depends on situational factors such as leader-member relations, task structure, and position power, which collectively contribute to the situational favorableness.

In Fiedler's Contingency Theory, the Term______ Refers to the Degree