In the context of Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, leaders who describe their least preferred coworker (LPC) in positive terms are classified as _____.

A) task-oriented leaders
B) autocratic leaders
C) relationship-oriented leaders
D) laissez-faire leaders

Least Preferred Coworker

A concept from Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, describing how a leader's effectiveness is influenced by their feelings towards the coworker they least enjoy working with.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

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

Relationship-oriented Leaders

Leaders who prioritize and nurture the development of strong interpersonal relationships within their team to foster a supportive and collaborative work environment.