According to Fiedler contingency model of leadership the most favourable conditions for effective leadership are:

Correct answer: D. Good relationships, structured tasks and high degree of power

  • A. Good relationship, unstructured tasks and moderate degree of power
  • B. Good relationship, unstructured task and high degree of power
  • C. Moderate relationship, structured tasks and high degree of power
  • D. Good relationships, structured tasks and high degree of power

Explanation

Fiedler's most favourable situation combines good leader-member relations, a structured task, and strong position power. A structured task makes leadership easier, while high authority increases the leader's control over outcomes.

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