Table 2.1 Contextual variation in optimal leader style as predicted by Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) theory (adapted from Fiedler, 1964)

Leader–member relations:	Good				Bad
Task structure:	High		Low		High		Low
Leader’s position power:	Strong	Weak	Strong	Weak	Strong	Weak	Strong	Weak
Optimal leader style:	Low LPC	Low LPC	Low LPC	High LPC	High LPC	High LPC	Low LPC	Low LPC