A leadership contingency theory that focuses on
followers’ readiness
• Readiness
The extent to which people have the ability and
willingness to accomplish a specific task
impoverished management
task management middle-of-the-road management
country club
team management
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such as hiring, firing, discipline, promotions, and salary increases
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freedom to make decisions and to complete their work however they see fit
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