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rachel9

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If followers are ________ and ________, the leader needs to use a supportive and participative style.
 
  A) unable; willing
  B) able; unwilling
  C) able; willing
  D) unable; unwilling
  E) able; complacent

Question 2

Which model represents the theory that effective group performance depends on the proper match between a leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader?
 
  A) leader-member exchange model
  B) Fiedler's contingency model
  C) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model
  D) Vroom and Yetton's leader-participation model
  E) House's path-goal model of leadership


hanadaa

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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: B) Based on situational leadership, the leader needs to be sensitive to the readiness of the followers.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) According to Fiedler's contingency model, the key factor predicting leadership success is the individual's basic leadership style. Since Fiedler assumes an individual's leadership style is fixed, effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control.



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