Explain Fiedler's contingency theory by describing the factors that contribute to a low-control situation, and what style of leadership would be prescribed in this case. Illustrate the situation with realistic circumstances in which this would occur.
What will be an ideal response?
The contingency leadership model determines if a leader's style is (1) task-oriented or (2) relationship-oriented and if that style is effective for the situation at hand. Situational control is based on task structure (the extent to which tasks are routine, unambiguous, and easily understood), leader-member relations (the extent to which a leader has the support, loyalty, and trust of the work group), and position power (how much power a leader has to make work assignments and reward and punish). It determines what leadership style (task-oriented or relationship-oriented) works best. High- and low-control situations favor task-oriented leadership, while moderate-control situations call for relationship-oriented leadership. In low-control situations, leader decisions can't produce predictable results because he or she can't really influence outcomes.
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