Question

The basic tenet of the contingency approach to leadership was that:
a. certain traits and behaviors might improve performance and satisfaction in any or all situations.
b. leaders possessed traits that might distinguish them from people who were not leaders.
c. possessing certain personal characteristics could definitely indicate guarantee ofsuccess.
d. behavior effective in some circumstances might be ineffective under different conditions.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

The contingency approach of leadership asserts that leadership approach should be given thinking on the natural behavior of the leader and the situation requirement. So, not all good behaviors are good in every situation. So, for this theory, effective leadership depends on adapting the circumstances to the leader's style.