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Explain the situational theory of leadership.

      

Explain the situational theory of leadership.

  

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Kavungya
This theory advocates that leadership is strongly affected by the situation from which a leader emerges and in which he works. It is based on the assumptions that there exists an interaction between a group and its leader and that people tend to follow the person (known as leader) who is capable of fulfilling their aspirations. Thus, leader is a means of achieving the goals of the group and the members. He recognizes the needs of the situation and then acts accordingly.
The focus in the situational approach to leadership is on observed behavior and not on any hypothetical inborn or acquired ability or potential for leadership. In other words, the emphasis is on the behavior of leaders and their followers and the type of situation. In other words, a person becomes a leader not only because of his personal attributes, but also because of various situational factors and the interactions between the leader and the group members.
Kavungya answered the question on March 26, 2019 at 14:00


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