College Axia Material
Appendix D
Contingency Theory of Leadership
Description of work
environment
A sweet potato plant where they manufacture sweet potato
fries. Overall a very good work environment, most of the
people get along well.
In the table below, categorize different leadership approaches that could be used in the work
environment you have described. Provide different suggestions for each of the four approaches to
leadership.
Directive approach
Supportive approach
The manager tells the employees what
to do by giving them guidance, training,
clear work schedule and maintains
performance standards.
Being friend and approachable,
showing concern and a need for the
employees, treating other workers as
equals, acting in a non-threatening
way.
Participative approach
Achievement-oriented approach
Involving employees in a work
scheduling, encourages suggestion
and consulting with employees, putting
employees suggestions into action,
encourages proactive work behaviors.
Setting challenging goals, emphasizing
the need to behave proactively and
perform at the highest level,
demonstrating confidence in
employees, providing employees with
autonomy and freedom to decide how
to perform their jobs.
Leadership
recommendation
A combination of all four approaches would likely be the most
beneficial. Leadership is necessary in order to have
boundaries and ground rules. Directive approach because it
is necessary when hiring personnel quality and maintaining a
positive reputation. Supportive approach is necessary to
maintain good employees and their fulfillment of their jobs.
Participation approach is beneficial to make your employees
feel like they are making a contribution to the company.
Achievement oriented approach because it helps to keep the
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employees happy with their job.
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