Fiedler's contingency model proposes that group performance depends on matching a leader's style to aspects of the situation, including leader-member relations and task structure. The model suggests leaders are either task-oriented or relationship-oriented based on their LPC score. Research has generally supported the model, finding leaders perform best when their style fits the situation's favorability in terms of confidence in the leader and task clarity.

1. QUESTION 4:
WHAT IS FIEDLER’S CONTINGENCY MODEL?
HAS IT BEEN SUPPORTED IN RESEARCH?
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2. Effective group
performance
depends on the
proper match
between:
Leadership style
(FIXED)
Task oriented
Relationship oriented
Situational
favorableness
Leader-member relations
(Confidence,trust,respect)
Task structure
(Job assign-
Structured/unstructured)
Position power
(Leader’s power-
hire,fire,discipline & etc.)
Least-Preferred
Co-Worker (LPC)
Scale
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3.  Key Assumption- Leader must fit situation;
options to accomplish this:
 As a whole, reviews of the major studies that
have tested the overall validity of the Fiedler
model lead to generally positive
conclusion. That is, there is considerable
evidence to support at least substantial
parts of the model.
Select
leader to
fit
situation
Change
situation
to fit
leader
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