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stock · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In situational theory, a telling leadership style is considered to be:

a. high task, high relationship behavior c. low task, high relationship behavior
b. high task, low relationship behavior d. low task, low relationship behavior

Question 2

In contingency theory, the feeling and attitudes of followers regarding acceptance, trust, and credibility of the leader are called:

a. task structure c. low task structure
b. position power d. leader-member relations

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A telling leadership style is high task and low relationship behavior. A high task, high relationship style is referred to as a selling leadership style. A low task, high relationship style is called a participating leadership style. A low task and low relationship style is called a delegating leadership style.

Answer to Question 2

D
In contingency theory, leader-member relations are feelings and attitudes of followers concerning the acceptance, trust, and credibility of the leader. Task structure of contingency theory means the degree to which work is defined, with specific procedures, explicit directions, and goals. Low task structure involves work that is not routine, predictable, or clearly defined. Position power in contingency theory is the degree of formal authority and influence associated with the leader.