CEVAP:

Employees interpret their leader’s behavior based on their needs, such as the degree of structure they need, affiliation, perceived level of ability, and desire for control. Experience and locus of control are two contingencies for employee characteristics that moderate the relationship between a leader style and effectiveness. Directive and supportive leadership is best for employees who are inexperienced and unskilled. For example, directive leadership gives explanation to subordinates about how to achieve the tasks; whereas supportive leadership helps employees to meet with uncertainties of unusual work situations. On the other hand, participative and achievement-oriented leadership styles are more effective in skilled and experienced subordinates.