Research on leadership supports the idea that the best leadership style depends on several factors, including the people being led and the situation.

a. True

b. False

The statement above is true. The leadership style to be employed depends on the situation and the people being led. For example, soldier in a war are subjected to an authoritarian leadership style. The situation is a serious one where decisions have to be made immediately and have serious implications. A club of peers would need a democratic leadership style where everyone would have a say in the groups affairs and the leader takes their opinions into consideration.