Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership theory predicts the most appropriate leadership style based on which of the following variables?

a. Readiness of followers
b. Readiness of physicians
c. Readiness of nurses
d. Readiness of the organization


ANS: A
The situational leadership theory predicts which will be the most appropriate leadership style based on the level of maturity of the followers.

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