Module 4: Leadership
Theories and Models
Objectives
 Overview
of Contingency Leadership Theory,
Continuum Theory, Path-Goal Leadership Theory
and Leadership Substitutes Theory
 Explain
the differences between the four
theories
 Describe
how the Path-Goal Theory could be
implemented in my organization
Contingency Leadership Theory
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Continuum Theory
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Path-Goal Leadership Theory
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Leadership Substitutes Theory
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Contingency Leadership is prescriptive
Task/Relationship centered
Situation
What’s the Difference?
Performance
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Directive/Achievement/Supportive/Participative
Contingency Leadership
Theory
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Continuum Theory
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Path-Goal Leadership Theory
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Leadership Substitution
Theory
Continuum and Path-Goal theories are descriptive
Leadership style
Performance/Job satisfaction
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Leadership Substitutes Theory is neither
prescriptive and descriptive. It is dependent on the
characteristics of the followers, task or
organization. Leadership may substituted or
neutralized.
Applying the Path-Goal Leadership Theory
Of the four theories explored here, the Path-Goal Leadership Theory is the
best fit for my organization. Four leadership styles are defined that consider the
task and the employee. The participative style most applicable in my
department, because of the ability level required, the task complexity and the
internal locus of control.
My department is very self-directed when it comes to problem solving in our
daily work. No context is the same and therefore, in order for leadership to
make progress towards the organizations goal we must be involved in leading.
The situational factors identified by the Path-Goal model are subordinate
and environment. Consideration of these two variables is applicable in my
organization because of the complexities of a statewide agency.
Continued
Problem identified and defined
Leader decides how to solve, keeping in mind the
subordinates acceptance or commitment against a
decision
Situation dictates the level of group participation in
the decision making process.
References
Lussier, R. N., & Achua, C. F. (2016). Leadership: theory, application & skill
development. Boston, MA, USA: Cengage Learning.
Shaukat, A. R., & Sikandar, A. (2018). Impact of leadership style of teacher on
the performance of students: An application of hersey and blanchard situational
model. Bulletin of Education and Research, 40(3), 73. Retrieved from
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