Fiedler's Contingency Theory

Fiedler's Contingency Theory

Fiedler's theory is based upon the concept that there is no fixed or one leadership style and that effectiveness of the leaders is dependent upon two major factors that are leadership styles and situation favorableness. Leadership that rank high on the LPC (Least preferred co worker scale) are relationship oriented while those who rank low are classified as task oriented. Situation favorableness is dependent upon leader-member relations, power and position of the leader and task structure (Mindtools; Sacbusiness). In a given situation, John who has recently completed his operations management course has been assigned a job of ...