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The Pros and Cons of Situational Leadership
Situational leadership has become a generally accepted theory of leadership (Northouse, 2012). However, despite its attractions, it is not a perfect model due to flaws which are present in the underlying assumptions. The aim of this paper is to look at the model of situational leader, defining what it is and the way the theory fits in with practice. The advantages and the disadvantages of the model may then be assessed to demonstrate why and how this is a flawed leadership model.
Situational Leadership Model
In the past, many leadership theories have been developed in order to explain how and why leaders could be effective, with the aim of supporting leadership development. Early approaches, such as Great Man theory, trait theory and behavioral theories examined existing leaders to identify commonalities that may define good leadership, but leaders were to diverse and sufficient commonalities were not found. This lead to the idea that different situations would impact on what type of leadership was needed (Bass, 2008). Hersey and Blanchard (1977) developed the concepts of the lifecycle theory of leadership or situational leader. This theory speculated that the best type of leader was one who would...
Situational influences which can influence the leadership style may include the internal environment, where consideration of issues such as the personality of employees along with their skills/knowledge, as well as practical requirements. A major consideration is the level of development of the employee, assessed along a development continuum (Northouse, 2012). For example, in any situation employees with a low level of relevant skills or knowledge, at an early developmental stage will require a high level of direction, as they develop the leadership style should accommodate the progress and move to a style with a higher level of coaching, and when a mature and fully developed employee is present the optimal style may be the provision low direction and low support; empowering the employee (Northouse, 2012). The employees may move backwards and forwards along the development continuum, and be at different points for different tasks (Northouse, 2012). Leaders adopting situational approach needed to be flexible in order to adapt to the level of support and leadership style that is most beneficial for each employee. It is also assumed that other influences…
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