Fiedler's contingency theory posits that three characteristics of the situation are important for leadership. Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of the situation discussed by Fiedler?

a. Position power b. Task structure c. Group member experience d. Leader-member relations

Answer: Option (C) is correct

This theory states that compelling leadership usually depends not only on the style of preeminent but also on the dominance over an act. It state that there needs to be a good leader-individual relation, projects with specific goals, and the credibility of a leader to mete out rewards and penalty. If an organization lack these three in correct form and context will, therefore, result in leadership failure.

This model also states that there is no prominent or best style of leadership. Instead, it's completely based on the scenario. This is totally based on two factors:

1. Leadership style

2. Situational control