Within the transactional leadership model,the component that refers to the leader intervening when problems become serious,but waiting to take action until mistakes are brought to his or her attention is called_____.

A) active management by exception
B) contingent rewards
C) causal attribution
D) passive management by exception

Passive management by exception refers to a type of transactional leadership where the leader only steps in when problems become serious or mistakes are brought to their attention. This approach is reactive rather than proactive, and can lead to missed opportunities for growth or improvement within the organization. Active management by exception involves a more proactive approach, where the leader is constantly monitoring performance and stepping in to make corrective actions as needed. Contingent rewards refer to the use of positive reinforcement to motivate and reward followers for achieving specific goals or objectives. Causal attribution refers to the process of assigning causes or reasons for specific events or outcomes.