Question

Which of the following organizational characteristics may act as either a leadership substitute or a leadership neutralizer for both task-related and people-related leadership behaviors? a. ability, experience, training, and knowledge
b. unambiguous and routine tasks

c. cohesive work groups

d. spatial distance between supervisors and subordinates

e. individual needs for independence

Answer 1

Answer: (C) Cohesive wok group

Explanation:

 According to the given scenario, the cohesive work group is one of the organizational characteristics that act as the leadership substitute for both the behavior people related and the task related relationship.

The cohesive group is basically refers to the encourage the various types organizational innovations, structure and different types of benefits.

There are various types of advantages of the cohesive hat reduce the stress and increase the productivity in an organization.  

Therefore, Option (C) is correct.