Discuss contingency

model of leadership
given by fielder
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LEADERSHIP
 CONTINGENCY MODEL

• It is a class of behavioural theory which claims that there is no best

way to organize a corporation,to lead a company or to take decisions.

• The optimal course of action is dependent upon external or internal

factors.

• Success depends upon several valiables, including leadership

style,qualities of the followers and aspects of situations.
 LEADER-MEMBER RELATIONSHIP

 It is the most critical variable in determining the

situation’s favourableness.

 Consist of the group atmosphere and the degree of

confidence,loyalty,respect and attraction that
followers fell for their leaders.
 TASK-STRUCTURE

 It is the second most important input into the

favourableness of the situation.

 Tasks that are completely structured tend to give

more control to the leaders whereas vague and
unclear tasks lessen’s the leaders control and
influence.
 LEADER’S POSITION POWER

 It is obtained through formal authority , which is the

third most critical dimension of the situation.

 The amount of authority the leader has to reward or

punish followers.

 Influence derived from one’s formal position in the

organisation which includes power to hire,
fire,discipline,promote and give salary hike.
 CRITICISMS OF MODEL

 Lack of flexiblity.

 Can only be implemented on small groups.

 No defined goal.

 It suggests that leaders should placed in situation

that fit their style.
 CONCLUSION

 It suggests that there is no one best way of leading

and that a leadership style that is effective in one
situation may not be successful in other situations.

 The model emphasizes the importance of both the

characterstics of a leader and the favourableness of
the situations in which a leader leads.