Situational leadership theory

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SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY

VIKRANT RAJA

Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard developed a leadership model.

To gained a strong management development.

It is a contingency theory that facuses on the followers‘ readiness.

Situational theory

Hersey-Blanchard's situational model

It achieved by selecting the right leadership style.

Effective leadership reflects the reality.

Effectiveness also depends on followers.

High relationship orientation to get the followers.

Successful leadership

Behavior pattern of a person who attempts to influence others.

Direct behaviorsSupportive behaviors Leader shows the path of goal.

Leadership Style

Leader needs to display high task orientation.

Leader need to use supportive and participative style.

Leader needs to give clear and specific direction.

The leader doesn’t need to do much.

Four Specific Leader Behaviors

Strength

Criticisms

Competency and/or commitment in one area does not ensure equal competency or commitment in all areas

Achieving competency and/or commitment does not ensure maintaining competency or commitment

Leadership Style Game Plan

1Step forward2 Step backward

Competence and Commitment of subordinates.

Leader is to determine the nature of a situation.

Leader is to adapt specific style to prescribed.

Leaders demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.

How does situational approach work

Approach

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