theories of leadership Flashcards
what three things need to be taken
consideration of the situation
the group
the leader
what does Fiedler’s contingency model of leadership state
focuses on the situation
when youre in the most or least favourable situation - autocratic style should be used
when you’re in a moderately favourable situation - democratic style should be used
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charactoristics of a most favourable situation
the leader is respected
support within the group
high ability group
high levels of motivation
task is clear
harmony between the leader an the group
charactoristics of a least favourable situation
hostility between grooup members
little respect for the leader
low ability group
group members do not support each other
low motivation
task is unclear
leader is weak
charactoristics of a moderately favorable situation
there is no preference for consultation within the group
motivation is moderate
limited support
reasonable ability
when should an autocratic leadership style be used
congitive performers
large groups
limited time
dangerous situation
when should democratic leadership style be used
autonomous performers
small groups
unlimited time available
tasks are not dangerous
new members joining a team
what does Chelladurai’s multi-dimensional model of leadership think leadership style should be based on
situation - strength of opponents/danger involved
leader - their ability and personality
group - ability and motivation levels
DIAGRAM
what are the different behaviours that chelladurai’s model is based on
required behaviour - what the situation demands/danger?
actual behaviour - style chosen by the leader should reflect the situation
preferred behaviour - what the group want or prefer
DIAGRAM
what is congruence
harmony between the group
what is dissonance
lack of harmony in a group
