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According to the Fiedler contingency model, high managerial control is characterized by ________.
 
  A) high task structure, good leader-member relations, and strong position power
  B) limited position power, good leader-member relations, and low task structure
  C) less structured jobs, strong position power, and moderate leader-member relations
  D) broad employee responsibilities, low position power, and moderate leader-member relations
  E) good leader-member relations, low position power, unstructured jobs

Question 2

Trevor Guerney is a manager who believes that those who are to be affected by a change must be involved in the change.
 
  Consequently, he always ensures that his subordinates have the knowledge of what is happening around them, and he often holds meetings to obtain employee opinion and suggestions before making any decision that would apply to them. Similarly, Trevor's team proactively approaches him with problems and potential solutions as they know he will not respond by criticizing them. From the information provided in the scenario, we can say that ________.
  A) Trevor's leadership is primarily task-oriented
  B) Trevor's team has a low degree of trust propensity
  C) Trevor's team requires more directive leadership
  D) Trevor's team has positive leader-member relations
  E) Trevor's team is unsatisfied with his power position


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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) The Fiedler contingency model proposes that effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control. Fiedler states that the better the leader-member relations, the more highly structured the job, and the stronger the position power, the more control the leader has.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Fiedler identified three contingency or situational dimensions to leadership success, including leader-member relations, task structure, and position power. Leader-member relations is the degree of confidence, trust, and respect members have in their leader.



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