In Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership, follower readiness is determined by what two elements?

• A. Competence and commitment
• B. Experience and enthusiasm
• C. Knowledge and independence
• D. Training and supervision

Answer: (A)

Readiness in this framework is about whether a follower has both the ability to perform a task and the willingness to do so. This is captured by competence (the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience) and commitment (the motivation, confidence, and willingness to take responsibility). Because readiness depends on both capability and motivation, this pairing best describes how prepared a follower is to act. The other options mix aspects that don’t align with the construct: experience or enthusiasm aren’t the formal pair for readiness; knowledge and independence focus more on capability and autonomy rather than willingness; training and supervision are actions leaders take, not the follower’s readiness themselves.