1. Fiedler Contingency Model
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2. Contingency Model
The group performance depends on the match between the leader’s style, interaction with his/her followers and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control and influence.
Least Preferred Co-Worker (LPC) Questionnaire, measures the two different leadership styles.

3. Findings Evaluation of three contingency variables
High control situation
Low control situation

4. Fixed Leadership Orientation
Fixed, unchanging.
Relationship orientated leadership.
Task orientated leadership.

5. Three Contingency Dimensions
Leader-member relations.
Task structure.
Position power

6. Improving Effectiveness
2 ways
Changing the type of leader to fit the situation. Ex: Bringing a task-oriented leader as a replacement.
Change the situation to fit the leader. Ex: Restructuring tasks, increase or decrease in things like promotions and disciplinary actions.

7. Criticisms
Problems with the LPC, and the practicality of it. Unrealistic to think a leader could not change their style.
More variables needed to fill in some gaps in the model.
Variables were difficult to assess.
Effective style needs to reflect situational factors.

8. Examples
Natural disasters, floods or fires.
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