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Contingency Theory

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This inquisitive contemplation brought forth the idea of Contingency theory, and moved the field of leadership theory forward by another drastic step. Developed by Fielder, Contingency theory examines the leader in conjunction with the situation the leader is in. Intro to Leadership Theory.

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Situational Leadership Theory

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In the same manner, situational leadership theory builds upon contingency theory. Situational leadership defines four leadership styles: S1 (high-directive but low-supportive), S2 (high-directive and high-supportive), S3 (low-directive but high supportive) and S4 (low-directive and low-supportive).

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Path-goal Theory

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Path-goal theory is a contingency theory, in that it predicts how leaders style will interact with follower needs and the nature of the task. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory.

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Transformational Leadership Theory

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Regardless, transformational leadership theory is a valuable and widely used approach to studying and teaching leadership. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory. Path-Goal Theory.

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Servant Leadership Theory

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In any case, Servant leadership theory has a place within the spectrum of leadership theory, as it represents the strongest emphasis on followers of any theory. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory.

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Leader-Member Exchange Theory

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Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory. Situational Leadership Theory. Path-Goal Theory. Leader-Member Exchange Theory. Transformational/Transactional Leadership Theory.

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A Word on Theory

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This segment will explain the strengths (useful) and the criticisms (lies) of each theory. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory. Contingency Theory. Situational Leadership Theory. Path-Goal Theory.