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A 10 page paper discussing Situational Leadership, Contingency Theory, Path-Goal Theory and Leader Member Exchange, following each theory with a discussion of practical application. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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had come to be recognized within the US and Total Quality Management (TQM) had begun making fledgling appearances in US manufacturing, the "father of TQM" gave us his famous "14
Points" delineated for the purpose of enabling the manufacturer to operate under the principles of TQM and the participatory management style that it requires. Several of Demings (1986) 14
Points conclude with the statement, "substitute leadership" (p. 26). Nearly 20 years later, there is still confusion over the differences between management and
leadership. There are several leadership theories, most of which are most applicable to differing environments and situations. The purpose here is to examine and practically apply four of
those theories of leadership: Situational Leadership, Contingency Theory, Path-Goal Theory and Leader Member Exchange. Situational Leadership
Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchards Situational Leadership model is a variation of contingency theory and does "not prescribe a single leadership style, but identifies the three essential elements
of task behavior, relationship behavior and ... level of maturity" (Monoky, 1998; p. 142) to result in four possible styles of communication and accomplishing tasks. This model provides variation
in task complexity and the relationships between workers and managers in each. An example of a high task - low relationship variation is that which generally can be seen
between low- or semi-skilled workers and production managers. The other end of the spectrum is the low task - high relationship variation in
which results are measured not in units produced per hour but take such forms as computer programs written for specific purposes; cost savings achieved through process improvement; or marketing innovation
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