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.

Explain how leader-member relations can influence the effectiveness of a leadership style.

In what way does Fiedler's contingency model integrate situational variables with leadership styles?