Leadership Models
The Blanchard Leadership Model
In the Blanchard Leadership Model, Hersey and Blanchard (1977) suggest that the style of leadership is dependent on the subordinate's development level, competence versus commitment. The leader then has two different types of leadership, directive behavior and supportive behavior. The characteristics of directive behavior are one-way communication, followers' role spelled out, and closes supervision of performance. Supportive leadership behaviors include two-way communication, listening, providing support and encouragement, facilitate interaction and to involve follower in decision making. When the two types of leadership are put on a grid, four leadership styles emerge.
1. Directing the follower has a low skill level and possesses low commitment. The follower has lacks training, understanding or previous experience and also lacks the motivation to complete the task. The leader would closely supervise this follower and use one-way......
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