Question 1

Which of the following statements is a criticism of Fiedler's contingency theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of the least preferred coworker score as a measure of relationship- or task-oriented behavior is complicated. 
B)  The empirical support for the model is weak because it is based on correlational results that fail to achieve statistical significance in the majority of cases. 
C)  It does not go beyond the notion of leadership styles to try to show how styles fit a situation. 
D)  It fails to consider high least preferred coworker score leaders, who some studies indicate are more effective than medium least preferred coworker score leaders in all situations. 
A)  The use of the least preferred coworker score as a measure of relationship- or task-oriented behavior is complicated. 
B)  The empirical support for the model is weak because it is based on correlational results that fail to achieve statistical significance in the majority of cases. 
C)  It does not go beyond the notion of leadership styles to try to show how styles fit a situation. 
D)  It fails to consider high least preferred coworker score leaders, who some studies indicate are more effective than medium least preferred coworker score leaders in all situations.

Question 2

The contingency approaches explain the relationship between leadership styles and effectiveness in specific situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, if a leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts, he or she is considered relationship-oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is a criticism of Fiedler's contingency theory?

The contingency approaches explain the relationship between leadership styles and effectiveness in specific situations.

In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, if a leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts, he or she is considered relationship-oriented.

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Exam 3: Contingency Approaches to Leadership

Which of the following statements is a criticism of Fiedler's contingency theory?

The contingency approaches explain the relationship between leadership styles and effectiveness in specific situations.

In the context of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership, if a leader describes the least preferred coworker using positive concepts, he or she is considered relationship-oriented.

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits Behaviors and Relationships

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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