Question

Jeremy is an effective leader who is capable of helping his subordinates complete their tasks. However, he is considered intimidating by some of his team members and is often unable to boost the group's morale. Jeremy feels that since his strengths are task-oriented, management should place him as the leader of team members who need task-related guidance.
Jeremy is a strong believer of which leadership theory or approach?


a. Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership effectiveness

b. Leader-member exchange theory

c. Normative decision model

d. Path-goal theory of leadership effectiveness

Answer 1

Answer:

Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership effectiveness.

Explanation:

Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership effectiveness states that one's effectiveness as a leader is determined by how leadership can match the situation at hand.

There is no single best way to lead, but leadership style is determined by the situation.

According to Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership effectiveness, leadership style is fixed and leaders will need to be put into situations that best matches their style.

The two important factors to consider in thos theory are leadership style and situational favourableness.