Question

The common theme of the contingency theories is​ _________. A. each looked at leadership from the perspective of the follower B. each seeks to define the best leadership style for different kinds of situations C. as long as the relationship with followers is​ positive, the situation is irrelevant D. they all assume that for a given​ situation, there is one best behavior the leader should display E. each was trying to identify the best situation for a leader

Answer 1

B. each seeks to define the best leadership style for different kinds of situations

Step-by-step explanation:

Contingency theories emphasizes on the idea that there's no one best way of leading, managing and/or organizing a business or firm. Pointing out that, a style of leadership or technique that may be successful for a person or a situation may not necessarily be successful for another person or situation. Thus, the contingency theories defines the best leadership style is determined by the kind of situation presented. Contingency theories tries to combine the specific situation faced by a leader and the leader personal characteristics.