1. According to Fiedler’s contingency theory of leadership, leader behaviors areto change, and leaders perform best in intermediately favorable situations. The swimwear department at Roobeezy, a discount clothing store, is a mess. The six employees absolutely hated their last manager, and they aren’t very fond of each other. There is a great deal of confusion in the department, because the last manager asked her employees to do their own displays, but she didn’t give them any training or instruction in good display practices. The employees have complete freedom to do whatever they want, but they have no idea how to approach the job. Last week, they took a bunch of mannequins, dressed them in bikinis, and hung them on the front of the store, violating six city ordinances. Fortunately, for the manager you hire, the employees still have some respect left for the title of department manager.2. Who should you hire?A. Madison is a fun-loving leader who wants the best for her employees. She will pull the group together by organizing group get-togethers and outings and by making sure that every employee feels like he or she has the right to speak up. B. Abigail is a no-nonsense leader with a strong background in sales and merchandising. She will pull the group together by implementing training, giving directions, and making sure that everyone knows exactly what they are expected to do.3. In this situation, it is appropriate to choose aleader, because the situation is. Leader-member relations are, task structure is, and leader position power is.

1. According to Fiedler’s contingency theory of leadership, leader behaviors are Hard to change, and people oriented leaders perform best in intermediately favorable situations.

According to Fiedler’s contingency theory of leadership, different people and therefore leaders have a main style of leadership that they will find it hard to deviate from.

Also people who are more people oriented in their leadership style will find it easier to lead when conditions are favorable as they will not have to impose restrictions on people.

2 . Who should you hire? ABIGAIL

The situation is far from favorable so a people oriented leader like Madison will probably be unable to salvage the situation.

What is required is a leadership style that will get things done and take control of the unfavorable situation and turn it around. A task oriented leadership is needed and this is what Abigail will being to the table. She will make sure that the team know what is expected of them which will enable them perform their jobs better.

3. In this situation, it is appropriate to choose a task oriented leader, because the situation is very unfavorable. Leader-member relations are poor, task structure is unstructered, and leader position power is strong.

employers prefer to hire ingenious, resourceful people because ingenious people may be more liable to engage in unethical deportment as they can cerebrate outside of the box

being born in poverty would limit the people's chances, opportunities and benefits.

this happen because of several things, such as:

- poor people tend to gain less access to good education and nutrition. this mean that their chance to obtain high paying jobs would also be limited.

- poor people tend to socialize with other poor people while the rich tend to socialize with other rich people. this means that simply throguh their social circle, rich people would have more business opportunities compared to the poor people.

- rich people tend to have more capital in their disposal. this would benefit them in business since it is far easier for them to fund their business operation compared to poor people.