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Behavioral theory is based on the premise that behaviors are conditioned as a result of experiences with the environment; anyone can be trained to behave in a preferred way.

A contingency is a future event or circumstance that cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.

is a component of transformational leadership, which enhances motivation and morale by connecting the employee's sense of identity to a project and the collective identity of the organization.

1. individualized consideration: the degree to which the leader attends to each follower's concerns and needs and acts as a mentor or coach
2. intellectual stimulation: the degree to which the leader challenges assumptions, takes risks, and solicits followers' ideas
3. inspirational motivation: the degree to which the leader articulates a vision that is appealing and inspiring to followers
4. idealized influence: the degree to which the leader provides a role model for high ethical behavior, instills pride, and gains respect and trust4

To do something in a way that achieves the maximum level of productivity with a minimum level of wasted expense or effort

To do something in a manner to achieve the best possible result

Business indicators are numbers that may indicate a positive or negative trend. Examples include demand for product, profit margin, revenue, professional development levels of workforce, market share, amount of debt, and deals finalized by the sales team.

The organizational hierarchy can be made up of top managers, middle managers, first-line managers, and team leaders.