Assignment Instructions/ Description
Key Concept Exercise: Contingency versus situational theoryAccording to contingency theory, a leader’s success depends on how well the leader adapts to a given situation. Situational theory, developed by Hersey and Blanchard, posits that different situations require different kinds of leadership.While situational theory examines behaviours that leaders should adopt given situational factors, contingency theory looks at leadership according to three factors: leader-member relations, task structure, and position power. As a leader, how would you decide which theory to apply in a given situation?
To prepare for this Key Concept Exercise:Read the Required Learning Resources for Week 3.Reflect on contingency theory in relation to its similarity to and difference from situational theory.To complete this Key Concept Exercise:By Day 3 (Saturday)In an approximately 500-word response, address the following issues/questions:
Critically analyse contingency and situational theory based on this week’s Learning Resources. In your analysis, identify under what circumstances it would be appropriate to apply each theory.In formulating your Key Concept Exercise, consider the following questions:What effects do situational-specific factors have on leadership?How do contingency factors influence the effectiveness of leadership styles?What are the strengths and weaknesses of each theory and how might the shortcomings of each be overcome?By Day 3, submit your Key Concept Exercise.
When writing your responses you should synthesise the theory with real-world experience and use examples of the theories in action in a real organisation about which you have read or one in which you have worked. Do not use actual names of organisations and people. Please refrain from divulging proprietary or confidential information.
Be sure to read over your Key Concept Exercise before submitting it to your Instructor. Make sure the spelling and grammar are correct and the language, citing and referencing you use when providing your opinion are appropriate for academic writing.
To submit your Key Concept Exercise to Turnitin, click on the "View/Complete" link for Week 3 Key Concept Exercise -- Turnitin.
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