PPT 19 Flashcards
Name three key models under Situational Leadership.
Hersey & Blanchard Model
Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Model
Path–Goal Theory
What does the Hersey & Blanchard Model emphasize?
Leadership behavior should be adjusted to match the maturity levels of followers.
What are the four levels of follower maturity/readiness?
R1/M1: Unable and Unwilling
R2/M2: Unable but Willing
R3/M3: Able but Unwilling
R4/M4: Able and Willing
What leadership style corresponds to R1/M1 (Unable & Unwilling)?
Telling/Directing (S1): High Task, Low Relationship.
What leadership style corresponds to R2/M2 (Unable but Willing)?
Selling/Coaching (S2): High Task, High Relationship.
What leadership style corresponds to R3/M3 (Able but Unwilling)?
Participating (S3): Low Task, High Relationship.
What leadership style corresponds to R4/M4 (Able and Willing)?
Delegating (S4): Low Task, Low Relationship.
Describe the Telling/Directing (S1) leadership style.
High focus on tasks and low focus on relationships. Used for followers who lack both ability and motivation (R1).
Describe the Selling/Coaching (S2) leadership style.
High focus on both tasks and relationships. Used for followers who are motivated but lack ability (R2).
Describe the Participating (S3) leadership style.
High focus on relationships and low focus on tasks. Used for followers who have ability but lack motivation (R3).
Describe the Delegating (S4) leadership style.
Low focus on both tasks and relationships. Used for followers who are both able and motivated (R4).
What does “Follower Readiness” refer to in the Hersey & Blanchard Model?
The level of ability and willingness of followers to perform a specific task.
What is the main idea of the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Model?
Focuses on the relationship quality between leaders and followers to improve outcomes.
What is the focus of the Path–Goal Theory?
Leaders enhance followers’ motivation by clarifying paths to goals and removing obstacles.
