Leadership Contingency Model Presentation - Theories and Analysis

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Leadership Contingency Model, examining various theories such as Fiedler's model, Vroom and Yetton's model, Path-Goal theory, and the Hersey and Blanchard Theory. It delves into how leaders adapt their styles based on situational factors and organizational needs. The presentation explores the core concepts of each model, including the importance of matching leadership styles to specific contexts. It also examines the different decision-making styles outlined in the Vroom and Yetton model, the influence of leadership on employee motivation as described in the Path-Goal theory, and the concept of adapting leadership styles based on the followers' abilities and the workplace factors. The presentation also includes references to relevant research papers and concludes by highlighting the significance of motivation and adaptable leadership styles in achieving organizational goals and improving decision-making processes. This presentation is a valuable resource for students and professionals interested in understanding and applying effective leadership strategies.

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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