9. In the context of behavioral dimensions of leadership identified in the Ohio State Studies, initiating structure refers to the extent to which ________.
(A) a person's job relationships are characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees' ideas, and regard for their feelings
(B) a leader engages in participative management
(C) a leader is accepting of and respects individual differences among various team members
(D) a leader is likely to define and organize his or her role and those of employees in the search for goal attainment