Contingency Model of Leadership

This presentation explores the concept of contingency leadership, which focuses on matching leadership effectiveness to the situation. It discusses three main contingency models of leadership: Fiedler's model, Vroom and Yetton model, and Path-Goal theory. The presentation also highlights the Hersey and Blanchard Theory, which emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles to fit different situations and followers. The conclusion emphasizes the role of motivation and leadership styles in achieving goals and improving decision-making. References are provided for further reading.

Presentation

Contingency model of leadership
Contingency leadership is the way of leading by which leaders mainly focuses on
matching effectiveness of leadership on the basis of situation. There are mainly 3
contingency model of leadership such as:
Fiedler's model: According to this model of leadership, it states that a leader's
effectiveness is determined by his/her way of leading and matching that style
according to the situation. It also interpreted that there is not other and the best
way of leading as leaders have to adapt their style as per the organizational
situation.

Vroom and Yetton model
This is a situational leadership theory which says that the best leadership style of
guiding people is contingent to the situation. There are 5 main decision-making
style under this model such as:
Autocratic 1: According to this style, leaders make decision at their own basis and
from all those informations which are already available to him/her.
Autocratic 2: In this style, leader collects informations from all members but and
then make decisions on their own basis.

Path goal theory
It is a theory of leadership according to which, it specifies the leadership style that can best
fit employees and working environment. The main aim of this theory is to increase
motivation and satisfaction in employees. 4 types of leadership behaviours are
described as follows:
Directive: In this type, leaders inform to their followers that what they have to do and what
is expected from them to perform when people are not sure that what they have to do.
Supportive: Leaders show concern towards employees by supporting them and become
friendly when leaders needs to improve relationship and motivate them.

Hersey and Blanchard Theory
This theory suggests that there is no particular style of leading which can fit in all type of
situations. So, the best leader is on who adopts their style and fit it into situations and
focus on workplace factors. It also suggests that leader adjust his style to the followers
as well as their abilities.

CONCLUSION
From the above presentation it has been concluded that motivation and leadership styles
played a vital role. It helped them out in accomplishing their pre determined goals and
improve decision-making process.

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