ADMN 2220H Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Job Satisfaction, Contingency Theory
29 Mar 2017
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Situational theories of leadership: effectiveness of a leader is contingent on the setting (employees, task, characteristics of org. , 2 theories: fielders contingency theory & cognitive resource theory, house"s path-goal. Fielders contingency theory & cognitive resource theory: association btwn leadership orientation and group effectiveness is contingent on the extent to which the situation is favourable for exerting influence. Leadership orientation is measured by having a leader describe the least preferred co- A leader who describes the lpc relatively favorably (high lpc score) is considered to be relashionship oriented. A leader who describes the lpc relatively unfavorably (low lpc score) is considered to be task oriented. Lpc score reveals trait that reflects leaders motivation structure: situational favourableness specifies when a lpc orientation should contribute most effectively. Factors that affect in order of importance are: Schedule work, maintain performance standards, let ppl know whats expected. Consult with employees about work-related matters & consider their opinion.
