Contingency Leadership Styles and Theories

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Course Outline

  1. Contingency Leadership Theories
  2. Fiedler’s Model
  3. Path-Goal Theory
  4. Decision-Making Model
  5. Leader-Member Exchange
  6. Charismatic Leadership
  7. Transformational Leadership
  8. Leadership Styles Comparison

1. Contingency Leadership Theories

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Contingency Theory: Leadership approach asserting that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the fit between leadership style and situational variables. Success varies based on the situation's characteristics.

  • Fiedler’s Contingency Model: A theory proposing that a leader’s effectiveness depends on the match between their leadership style (task-oriented or relationship-oriented) and the favorability of the work situation, measured by three variables: leader–member relations, task structure, and position power.

  • Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) Measure: A self-report tool developed by Fiedler to determine a leader’s orientation. Leaders rate their least preferred coworker; low LPC scores indicate task orientation, high scores indicate relationship orientation.

  • Path–Goal Theory: A leadership model suggesting that leaders motivate followers by clarifying paths to goals, removing obstacles, and adapting their behavior (directive, achievement-oriented, supportive, participative) based on the task and followers’ needs.

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Aperçu du QCM

1. What do Contingency Leadership Theories primarily describe?

2. What does Fiedler’s Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) measure indicate about a leader's orientation?

3. What does the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) measure in Fiedler’s Model?

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Contingency Leadership — effect?

Leadership success depends on situational fit.

Contingency Leadership — effect?

Leadership success depends on situational fit.

Fiedler’s Model — key variable?

Match between leadership style and situational favorableness.

Fiedler’s Model — key variable?

Leadership style and situational favorability.

Path–Goal Theory — focus?

Motivating followers by clarifying paths to goals.

Leader–member relations — measure?

Trust and respect between leader and followers.

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