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Which of these theories resonates most with you, and why? which of these theories do you think is most relevant in the retail industry (both employee and/or employer), and why?
Blake-Mouton's theory
Skinner's behavioral reinforcement
Theory X and Y
Equity theory
McClelland's theory
Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership

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The Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership theory resonates most with me, largely due to the fact that I am in agreement with the theoretical perspective of this theory that there is no absolute best leadership style that can be utilized most effectively in every situation. I think that this theory provides very practical knowledge concerning the need for their to be a vast degree of knowledge about all leadership styles for leaders within organizations. I think that this theory also exposes the ...

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