MGMT 319 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Situational Leadership Theory
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Effectiveness of leader behavior is contingent upon an organizational situations. Seek to delineate(portray) the characteristics of situations and followers and examine the leadership styles that can be used effectively. Meta-categories of leader behavior and four leader style. Consult followers when making decisions and solving problems. Low concern for both tasks and relationships. Focuses mostly on the characteristics of the followers (follower readiness) Focuses on characteristics of followers as the most important element of the situation and consequently of determining effective leader behavior. Based on the situational theory, a leader can adopt one of the four styles. Reflects a high concern for tasks and a low concern for people and relationships. Provides detailed objectives and explicit instructions about how tasks should be accomplished. Use this when followers have low readiness, low ability, and lack confidence. Leader provides both task instruction and personal support. Use this when followers have moderate readiness because of confidence to proceed but lack ability.
