VALIDATION AND EXTENSION OF THE CONTINGENCY MODEL OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS: A REVIEW OF EMPIRICAL FINDINGS.

Abstract

The paper reviews studies which tested and extended the contingency model of leadership effectiveness. The model predicted a curvilenear relationship such that leaders with low LPC scores ('task-oriented') would perform more effectively in very favorable and unfavorable situations, while high LPC leaders ('relationship oriented') would perform more effectively in situations intermediate in favorableness. The Model is strongly supported by data from field studies, but not fully supported by data from laboratory studies where correlations in the second most favorable classification (Octant 2) were positive rather than negative as predicted. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0704543

Entities

People

  • Fred E. Fiedler

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Classification
  • Group Dynamics
  • Human Behavior
  • Leadership
  • Psychology
  • Validation

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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