Multiple Choice
Which best explains leader-member relations as stated within the contingency theory?
A) The amount of authority a leader has to reward or to punish followers
B) Matching the leader's styles with that of the group and organization
C) Atmosphere of the group and the degree of confidence and loyalty felt toward the leader
D) The traits of the leader as they directly relate to those of the followers
E) The degree in which the requirements of a task are clear and spelled out
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