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Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory

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What is the primary function of the Situational Leadership Model?

To evaluate the leader's ability to adapt to different situations

To measure the leader's contingency planning skills

To diagnose follower readiness levels and choose the appropriate style (correct)

To determine the most effective leadership style

Which leadership theory is most closely related to the concept of 'follower readiness'?

Path-Goal Theory

Situational Leadership Theory (correct)

Fiedler Contingency Model

Michigan Leadership Dimensions

What is NOT a primary focus of the Situational Leadership Model?

Follower readiness levels

Task-oriented leadership

Leader-follower relationships

Contingency planning (correct)

Which of the following leadership theories is most similar to the Situational Leadership Model?

Path-Goal Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using the Situational Leadership Model?

Optimal results through adaptable leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of contingency approaches in leadership?

Determining the conditions for effective leadership styles Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory focuses on the interaction between the leader's style and the situation?

Fiedler Contingency Model Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Path-Goal Theory?

Motivating subordinates by clarifying goals Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership theory categorizes leaders into nine different styles?

Managerial Grid Signup and view all the answers

What is a common thread among contingency theories?

Considering the situation when selecting a leadership style Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Situational Leadership Theory

The theory, developed by Hersey and Blanchard, emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles to followers' development levels.
Effective leaders adjust their style to match the readiness of their followers.
The theory helps leaders match their style to follower readiness levels for optimal results.

The Situational Leadership Model

The model helps leaders diagnose follower readiness levels.
It enables leaders to choose the appropriate style for optimal results.

Leadership Theories

The Fiedler Contingency Model, The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership, The Ohio State Leadership Studies, and The Situational Leadership Theory are four different leadership theories.

Michigan Researchers' Findings

According to Michigan researchers, a specific type of leader is associated with higher group productivity and greater job satisfaction.
This type of leader is not explicitly stated, but it is related to one of the four theories mentioned above.

Contingency Theories

Contingency approaches focus on answering the question: Under which conditions are certain leadership styles more effective?
This approach emphasizes the importance of considering specific circumstances when evaluating leadership effectiveness.

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This quiz covers the situational leadership theory of Hersey and Blanchard, which emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles to the development level of followers.