The __________ proposes that the effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader’s style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control.
Fiedler contingency model
Option 2 — Fiedler contingency model is correct.
Fred Fiedler proposed the first comprehensive contingency model of leadership. Its central claim is that group performance depends on the proper match between the leader’s style and the amount of control and influence the situation grants the leader — exactly the wording of the question.
Fiedler measured leadership style with the Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC) scale, classifying leaders as either task-oriented or relationship-oriented, and treated style as relatively fixed. Situational favourableness was defined by three factors: leader-member relations, task structure and position power. Task-oriented leaders perform best in very favourable or very unfavourable situations, while relationship-oriented leaders excel in moderately favourable ones.
Why the other options are wrong: The Behavioural approach studies what leaders do (initiating structure and consideration) without matching style to situation; Leader-member exchange theory focuses on in-group/out-group relationships leaders form with individual followers; the Trait approach seeks personal qualities that distinguish leaders, ignoring situational control.
Takeaway: Matching a fixed leadership style to situational control is Fiedler’s contingency model.
Similar Questions
Match the following and select the code of correct matching :
List - I List - II (a) Motivating through rewards and penalties (i) Charismatic leadership (b) Changing organisation by creating and communicating a vision (ii) Situational leadership (c) Influencing by dint of personality and charm (iii) Transactional leadership (d) Modifying style with respect to readiness of followers (iv) Transformational leadership Code :
The __________ proposes that the effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader.
The __________ leadership theory of __________ describes that effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader's style of interacting with his subordinates and the degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader.
In Reddin's 'Tridimensional Grid', which one of the following is a less effective style of leadership?
List – I consists of Motivation theories and List – II consists of the Motivation theorists. You have to match them and indicate the correct match as per code :
List – I List – II a. Two-factor theory i. David McClelland b. ERG theory ii. Fredrick Herzberg c. Theory X and Theory Y iii. Douglas McGregor d. Need theory iv. Clayton Alderfer Codes :
Which of the following is a correct match?
Which one is the correct combination?
Low nurturing and low regulating leader behaviour is called :
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : It is possible for almost everyone to become a leader if circumstances allow him/her to perform functions dictated by the situation.
Reason (R) : The qualities, characteristics and skill required in a leader are determined to a large extent by the demands of the situation in which he/she is to function as a leader.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I
(Leadership Style)List - II
(Maturity level of Subordinates)A. Telling I. Moderate to high B. Selling II. High C. Participating III. Low D. Delegating IV. Low to moderate Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Important Questions from Motivation and leadership: Concept and theories
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in decision making process?
As suggested by Collins, arrange the following leadership levels in the sequentially higher order.
A. The leader is a competent manager
B. The leader is an executive
C. The leader is a highly capable individual
D. The leader is an effective leader
E. The leader is a contributing team member.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : According to Herzberg. preventing or reducing dissatisfaction at work is not the same as providing satisfaction.
Reason (R) : Under the 'two factor theory'. job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are the two different aspects of work motivation.
In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Who coined the metaphor "Invisible hand" in the Theory of Moral Sentiments?
Match List - I with List - II :
List - I (Theories) List - II (Propounder) A. Hierarchy of need theory I. Abraham Maslow B. Theory X and Theory Y II. Douglas McGregor C. Two factor theory III. Fedric Herzberg D. Expectancy theory IV. Victor Vroom Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
