Fiedler's Contingency Theory of leadership is most clearly a

A) behavioural theory.
B) theory of participation.
C) trait theory.
D) situational theory.
E) path-goal theory.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

is a leadership theory proposing that a leader’s effectiveness is contingent upon how well the leader's leadership style matches the current context or environment.

Situational Theory

A leadership theory suggesting that the best leadership style depends on the specific situation, including factors like task structure, leader's power, and relationships.

Behavioural Theory

A framework suggesting that learning is based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.