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ACCA · Question 42 · Leadership and management
Which category of leadership theory suggests that there is no single 'best' style of leadership, and that the most effective approach depends entirely on the situation and the readiness of the followers?
Which category of leadership theory suggests that there is no single 'best' style of leadership, and that the most effective approach depends entirely on the situation and the readiness of the followers?
Answer options:
A.
Trait theories
B.
Behavioral theories
C.
Contingency theories
How to approach this question
Look at the keyword 'depends entirely on the situation'. 'Contingent' means 'depending on'.
Full Answer
C.Contingency theories✓ Correct
Contingency theories (like those of Fiedler, or Hersey and Blanchard) propose that the effectiveness of a leadership style is dependent on the context, the task, and the followers. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Common mistakes
Confusing Behavioral and Contingency theories.
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