Question

Using Situational Leadership contingency theory of leadership  discuss how leadership styles might need to vary according to the task, the group and the individual, illustrating your answer with appropriate examples.

Answer 1

Answer:- Leadership contingency theory is a leadership style that relies on situational contingencies. These forms of leaders are flexible and change their ideas according to the needs and demands of the situation.

Example by using situational Leadership contingency theory are:-

1) In a given scenario there are team members who are unwilling to perform the tasks, then here the leaders tell the group members what to do and how to do.

2) If teams have knowledge but are not able to perform the task then the leader guides the group members by sharing the knowledge and ideas.

3) If the teams have the knowledge and are able to perform but still they are unwilling to do the task then the leaders give less guidance and encourage the team members to more actively participate in decision making.

4) Suppose if the team members have the knowledge, ability, and willingness to perform then here the leaders are less involved and allow the group members to take most of the decisions and responsibilities.

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