Which of the following is NOT a step in Fiedler's Contingency model of leadership?

Correct option is A

Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership does not include becoming an authoritative leader as a step. It focuses on identifying leadership styles, assessing situational variables, and selecting the best leadership style to match the situation.
Information Booster:
1. Leadership Styles: Described as task-oriented or relationship-oriented.
2. Situational Variables: Includes leader-member relations, task structure, and leader's position power.
3. Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) Scale: Used to identify a leader's style.
4. Task-Oriented Leaders: Effective in very favorable or very unfavorable situations.
5. Relationship-Oriented Leaders: Effective in moderately favorable situations.
6. Contingency Theory: Proposes that the effectiveness of leadership depends on the situation.
Additional Information:
· Identify Leadership (b): Determining the leader's style through the LPC scale.
· Assess the Situation (c): Evaluating situational factors to determine their favorability.
· Select Best Leadership Model (d): Matching the leader's style to the situational context for optimal effectiveness.