Fiedler's Contingency Model

The video discusses the contextual leadership model, focusing on task-oriented and human relations-oriented styles. Fiedler's contingency model is highlighted, showing how situational variables like power, task structure, and leader-member relations affect leadership effectiveness. The model uses a ranking system to assess leadership preferences, emphasizing the adaptability of leadership styles based on context.

What are the two leadership styles discussed in the contextual leadership model?

• Task-oriented and human relations-oriented

• Autocratic and democratic

• Transformational and transactional

• Charismatic and servant

In the assessment process, what does a high score indicate about a leader's style?

• Preference for task orientation

• Preference for transformational leadership

• Preference for human relations orientation

• Preference for autocratic leadership

Which of the following is NOT a primary situational variable affecting leadership effectiveness?

• Leader-member relations

• Task structure

• Leader's position of power

• Organizational culture

How does the leader's position of power influence leadership effectiveness?

• Higher power enhances human relations orientation

• Lower power enhances task orientation

• Higher power dilutes the impact of leadership style

• It has no influence on leadership effectiveness

What is the main focus of the contingency model of leadership?

• Matching leadership style with situational variables

• Promoting a single leadership style

• Focusing solely on task completion

• Eliminating situational variables