Asked by Adney Guerrero on Apr 24, 2024

verifed

Verified

Fiedler's and Hersey-Blanchard's theories are similar in that they

A) argue good leaders must change their style to fit the setting.
B) predict that high task/high relationship leadership is best.
C) are consistent with the Lewin/Lippitt/White study.
D) argue that some situations require no leader.
E) are contingency theories.

Contingency Theories

Management theories suggesting that optimal decisions or leadership styles depend on the specific situation and variables involved.

Lewin/Lippitt/White Study

A series of experiments by Kurt Lewin, Ronald Lippitt, and Ralph White that explored the effects of different leadership styles on group behavior.

  • Develop a foundational knowledge of the principal concepts and theories regarding leadership styles and their enactment.
  • Recognize principal concepts that elucidate the emergence and efficacy of leadership, encompassing situational leadership, implicit leadership, and contingency theories.
verifed

Verified Answer

TN
Thúy NgânnMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Fiedler's and Hersey-Blanchard's theories are both contingency theories, meaning they recognize that effective leadership is contingent upon various situational factors. While they have some differences in their specific approaches, both theories emphasize the importance of adapting leadership styles to fit the demands of the situation. Option A is partially correct, but it only applies to Hersey-Blanchard's theory, not Fiedler's. Options B and C are incorrect as neither theory necessarily predicts that high task/high relationship leadership is always best or that it is consistent with the Lewin/Lippitt/White study. Option D is also incorrect, as both theories suggest that leadership is needed in all situations, but the style of leadership may need to vary depending on the situation.