LDRLB

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Maybe what defines effective leadership is about more than just you. This inquisitive contemplation brought forth the idea of Contingency theory, and moved the field of leadership theory forward by another drastic step. Leadership style is assessed using a measure called the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) scale.

Contingency Theory 74

Contingency Theory Situational Leadership Leadership Styles Motivation 74

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

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).

Situational Leadership 74

Situational Leadership Contingency Theory Hersey Blanchard 74

LDRLB

MARCH 4, 2010

Path-goal theory is half leadership, half motivational theory. According to path-goal theory, leaders help followers be selecting a style of leadership (directive, supportive, participative or achievement-oriented) that motivates followers and helps them move toward the desired reward.

Goal 84

Goal Contingency Theory Expectancy Theory Leadership Styles 84

LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2010

James MacGregor Burns first introduced the concepts of transformational leadership when studying political leaders, but this term is now used when studying organizations as well. Burns described two leadership styles: transactional and transformational. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. Trait Theory.

Contingency Theory 111

Contingency Theory Leadership Compliance Leadership Styles 111

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

While style theory represents a step forward in understanding leadership, there are some strengths and weaknesses. In addition to enhancing understanding of leadership, style theory is supported by a large body of research. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory.

Contingency Theory 92

Contingency Theory Consensus Compliance Leadership Styles 92

CO2

APRIL 20, 2012

PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP THEORY. The id ea of a participative leadership style arises from the work of Dr. Rensis Likert in 1967. Likert proposed several types of leadership styles including exploitative authoritative, benevolent authoritative, consultative, and participative. SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY.

Leadership 131

Leadership Contingency Theory Leadership Styles Proposal 131