HROB 2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Situational Leadership Theory
17 Oct 2017
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A widely recognized approach to leadership is the situational approach, which was developed by herse and blanchard (1969) based on reddin"s (1967) 3-d management theory. The situational approach focuses on leadership in situations, the premise of the theory is that different situations demand different kinds of leadership. The situational approach is illustrated in the model develop by blanchard called the situational. This approach stresses that leadership is composed of both a directive and a supportive dimension, and that each has to be applied appropriately in a given situation. The essence of the situational approach demands that leaders match their style to the competence and commitment of the followers. The dynamics of this approach are clearly illustrated in the slii model which is comprised of two major dimensions: leadership style and development level of followers. Involve two-way communication and response that show social and emotional support to others: ex. Asking for input, solving problems, praising and sharing informational about oneself.
