Although leadership is very important to unit effectiveness and the performance and commitment of employees, there are contexts in which the importance of the leader can be reduced.

The substitutes for leadership model

What will be an ideal response?

suggests that certain characteristics of the situation can constrain the influence of the leader, making it more difficult for the leader to influence employee performance.

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Exchange assessment

A) Preparing to adapt to changes in the environment or context B) Used to establish communication over a distance C) Conscious analysis of message and of media to be used in response D) Other person fails to provide desired reaction E) Unfavorable verbal or nonverbal acts F) Feedback proffered at the appropriate time G) Used to store, process, and provide data H) No learning occurs with this practice I) Make a new interpretation of a misunderstanding J) Intently aware of another's message K) Request that falls outside normal range of requests L) Crosses the threshold of intolerance M) Allows affected members to express concerns

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Jerry s style of conflict is to shrink away from any argument, change the topic when the argument is brought up, and withdraw from the scene either physically or psychologically. This is known as the competing style.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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