Situational Approach Flashcards
Situational approach theory by:
Blanchard and Blanchard
In situational approach stresses both:
Directive and supportive style
Leaders must match their style to what two things of the followers?
Competence and commitment of the followers
effective leaders of those can recognize what followers need and then adapt their style to meet those needs
The dynamics of situational approach is comprised of two major dimensions:
Leadership style and development level of followers see fig on pg 95
What is premise of situational approach?
Different situations demand different kinds of leadership. from this perspective to be an effective leader requires that a person adapt his or her style to the demands of the different situations