Leadership theories

Question 1

F.fielder’s contingency theory

Answer 1

• the quality of leadership is the most important factor affecting the success of a business
• leaders should be friendly and supportive rather than being hostile and uncooperative
• leadership should not change their styles for different situations, rather work in situations that fit their natural style
• relationship-orientated leaders work best in teamwork situations with high trust and lower authority
• task-orientated leaders work better in structured environments with clear tasks and strong authority

Question 2

P.Wright and D.Taylor’s theory

Answer 2

• it’s possible to improve a leader’s abilities through education
• a leader’s ability to adapt to the situation would improve worker performance
• regardless of the manager’s leadership style, staff would perform better with leaders who had excellent interpersonal skills