[amp_mcq option1=”Followers theory” option2=”Trait theory” option3=”Situational theory” option4=”Managerial grid” correct=”option3″]
The correct answer is: C. Situational theory.
Situational leadership theory is a leadership theory that proposes that an individual’s leadership style should be contingent (dependent) upon the situation. The theory was first proposed by Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard in 1969.
The theory suggests that there are four leadership styles: telling, selling, participating, and delegating. The appropriate leadership style to use depends on the level of maturity of the followers.
- Telling is the most directive style of leadership. It is used when followers are low in maturity and need a lot of direction and support.
- Selling is a more participative style of leadership. It is used when followers are somewhat mature and need some direction and support, but can also contribute to decision-making.
- Participating is a more collaborative style of leadership. It is used when followers are moderately mature and can contribute to decision-making and take on some responsibility.
- Delegating is the least directive style of leadership. It is used when followers are high in maturity and can take on most of the responsibility for decision-making and implementation.
Situational leadership theory is a useful framework for understanding how to adapt your leadership style to the situation. It can help you to be more effective in leading different groups of people.
Here is a brief explanation of each of the other options:
- Followers theory is a leadership theory that focuses on the role of followers in the leadership process. It suggests that followers are active participants in the leadership process and that they can influence the leader’s behavior.
- Trait theory is a leadership theory that focuses on the personal characteristics of leaders. It suggests that there are certain traits that are common to all effective leaders.
- Managerial grid is a leadership theory that focuses on the two dimensions of task orientation and relationship orientation. It suggests that there are five different leadership styles, each of which is a combination of these two dimensions.