If a leader is in doubt when it comes to the emphasis on concern for task $($i$.$e$.,$ task$-$oriented behavior$)$ or concern for people $($i$.$e$.,$ relationship$-$oriented behavior$),$ it is best for the leader to:

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a$.$

play it safe and highly emphasize both in his$/$her behavior of subordinates $($i$.$e$.,$ be high on both dimensions$).$

b$.$

play it safe and de$-$emphasize both in his$/$her behavior of subordinates $($i$.$e$.,$ be low on both dimensions$).$

c$.$

play it safe and emphasize concern for people over concern for tasks $($i$.$e$.,$ be high on concern for people and low on concern for tasks$).$

d$.$

play it safe and emphasize concern for tasks over concern for people $($i$.$e$.,$ be high on concern for tasks and low on concern for people$).$

e$.$

approach each situation as unique and emphasize a contingency approach in order to uncover the appropriate approach$/$mix to concern for tasks and concern for people.