7.4.3.a. Fiedler’s Contingency Model

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define the LPC scale in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how a leader perceives their coworkers.

2. 2.

   What are the three situational variables in Fiedler's model?

   Hint

   Recall the major components discussed in the session.

3. 3.

   What does the LPC scale measure?

   • A leader's effectiveness
   • A leader's style
   • A leader's task structure

   Hint

   Consider what aspect of leadership the LPC touches on.

4. 4.

   True or False: High task structure guarantees high leadership effectiveness.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the interplay of different factors in the model.

5. 5.

   Create a detailed scenario involving a leader with a high task-oriented style in a low position power situation. Discuss the potential outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider how the lack of positional authority affects the leadership dynamic.

6. 6.

   Analyze the relationship between leader-member relations and leadership effectiveness. If you were a leader, how would you build strong relationships? Provide an example.

   Hint

   Think about trust-building activities in team settings.