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newbem · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The contingency theory of leadership posits that moderate-control situations call for a relationship-oriented leader. By this, he means that a relationship-oriented leader is needed when

a. interpersonal friction threatens productivity.
b. confusion and chaos halt productivity.
c. workers have moderate control over conditions of employment.
d. poor working conditions cause low staff morale.

Question 2

James manages a team of employees for a company that is highly organized, well controlled, and high in employee satisfaction. In this situation, there is a greater need for a ________ leader than a ________ leader.

a. task-oriented; relationship-oriented
b. relationship-oriented; task-oriented
c. feminine; masculine
d. masculine; task-oriented