Fiedlers
Contingency Theory
Prepared by,
Chen Xiu Wei, Fanvian
Rubatarshne D/O Vasu
So Chai Fern
= A6 VS Naipaul =
What is Fiedlers Contingency Theory?
A behavioural theory based on their views that
there is no one best way to lead an organisation,
organise a cooperation or to make a decision.
Also known as its all depends theory.
The effectiveness of a leader in achieving high
group performance is depends on the leaders
motivational system and the degree to which the
leader controls and influences the situation.
Situational Favourableness
Leader-Member Relations
- Level of trust and confidence that a team has in a
leader.
Task Structure
- The type of task a team is doing clear and
structured.
Leaders Position Power
- The amount of power a leader has to direct the
group and provide reward/punishment.
Advantages of
Fiedlers Contingency Theory
Prescriptive
Expertise and Research
Leader Identification
Flexibility
Advantages of
Fiedlers Contingency Theory
The theory is extremely well researched, given the
stated parameters.
For a "thumb-in-the-wind" approach to identifying
leaders, Fiedler's contingency theory can assist
enormously
Leaders with good personal relations are matched
to a poorly structured task environment.
For leaders who are impersonal, they are placed in
well task structured environment.
Because this is a contingency theory, it is inherently
more flexible than a "one takes all" theory
Disadvantages of
Fiedlers Contingency Theory
Least preferred co-worker (LPC) scale is subjective,
and characteristics are relative in contexts.
Even according to Fiedler, the LPC score is valid
only for groups that are closely supervised and does
not apply to "open ones" such as teams.
It is questionable whether Fiedler's contingency
theory is valid in all situations, such as when neither
the task is well defined and no choice of leaders is
to be had, except ones with bad personalities.
Implications of
Fiedlers Contingency Theory
Relationship-motivated leader (predicts will be most
effective)
Maintain close interpersonal relationship with
subordinates.
The group will achieve high group performance
(due to the leaders motivational system and the
degree to which the leader controls and influences
the situation)
It will be easier for leader to exercise influence in
accomplishing tasks
(due to the degree of confidence, trust, and respect
subordinates have in the leader assesses it)
Implications of
Fiedlers Contingency Theory
Task-motivated leader
The leader has power, informal backing, relatively
structured task.
- The group is ready to be directed and the group
expects to be told what to do.
(Task is well-divided evenly and accordingly)
- Successful in very favorable conditions.
(Subordinates have enough guidelines and
instructions in completing their part of job)
References
http://www.slideshare.net/TravisSeepersad/conting
ency-theory-12929132
http://www.leadership-central.com/fiedler's-
contingency-theory.html#axzz2bx3AezsD
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/fiedler.ht
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http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-
fiedlers-contingency-model-18368.html