7.4.3. Contingency Theories

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define contingency theories.

   Hint

   Think about how leadership may vary in different environments.

2. 2.

   What does the LPC scale measure?

   Hint

   What kind of leader are you looking for when you think about a least preferred coworker?

3. 3.

   What do contingency theories focus on?

   • Fixed leadership style
   • Leadership effectiveness depending on context
   • Team structure

   Hint

   Think about why a leadership style would need to change based on the situation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Fiedler's Contingency Model uses leader-member relations as a factor.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the variables Fiedler considers.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a situation in your past work or projects and identify which leadership style would have been most effective based on the context at that time.

   Hint

   Reflect on the readiness levels of your team during the project.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy to implement Path-Goal theory in your team’s next project. Describe how you would assess and adapt your style.

   Hint

   Consider the specific tasks and team dynamics when planning.