Contingency leadership theorists believe that in terms of shaping the leader's behavior, _____.

A) forces in the situation are much more important that the leader's personal characteristics.
B) the internal environment is more critical than the external environment.
C) the leadership situation has a negligible influence.
D) the leader's personal characteristics have a negligible influence.

Contingency Leadership

A theory of leadership that suggests the effectiveness of a leadership style is dependent on the context or situation in which it is applied.

Leader's Behavior

Actions, decisions, and practices of an individual in a leadership role that influence the direction, performance, and culture of an organization or group.

Forces

Elements or factors that can influence the direction or outcome of actions, events, or processes within organizations or industries.