2. INTRODUCTION
Fidlers contingency theory shows
relationship between the leader’s
orientation style or group performance
under differing situational conditions
3. DISCRIPTION
The model was based on the premise that
a certain leadership style would be most
effective in different types of situations.
The keys were
Define those leadership styles and the
different types of situations
And then identify the appropriate
combinations of style and situation.
4. In order to assess leader attitude fidler
developed the LPC(Least-preferred co
-worker)scale in which leaders ask
about the person with whom they least
like to work this scale contained 18 pair
Of contrasting
7. Fiedler’s research uncovered three contingency dimensions that
defined the key situational factors in leader effectiveness.
Leader–member relations: the degree of confidence,
trust, and respect employee had for their leader; rated
as either good or poor.
Task structure: the degree to which job assignments
were formalized and structured rated as either high or
low.
Position power: the degree of influence a leader had
over activities such as hiring, firing, discipline, promotions,
and salary increases; rated as either strong or weak.