Which one of the following approaches to leadership considers situational factors such as the firm's marketing orientation in determining which leadership methods would be appropriate?

1. behavior approach
2. attribute theory
3. contingency approach
4. state of nature approach

Out of the following approaches to leadership, the contingency approach considers situational factors in determining which leadership methods would be appropriate.

Explanation:

In the long run, it is not beneficial for an organization to stick to a specific style of leadership as that may prove deteriorating for the growth of the organization. Changing the leadership style with changing trends in the market and based on the situations arising is a part of the contingency approach which is considered to be the most appropriate and intelligent approach.