IV. Why Fiedler’s theory does not fit in real world
Judging from these instances from a couple of interviews, we face the inevitable question, ‘Why Fiedler’s contingency leadership theory does not fit with modern job condition?’Before answering that question, it would be helpful for us to categorize the characteristics of modern society.
We can conjure up the idea about status quo which
fit and organizational commitment. Interview conducted by our team and former studies support the correlation.
The study includes theories and applications of the five factors. Our study focused on individual factors as well as whole relationship. We noticed that SME’s brain efflux problem would be fatal to our society, so we extended the study to suggest some ways for SMEs to improve employe
ii) Situational Favorableness
Another element of Fielder’s theory is ‘Situational Favorableness’. We thought that this is not as sufficient as past considering changes in organization nowadays. In terms of situational factor, Fiedler elaborated on this point with just three criteria, which are ‘Leader-Member Relation’, ‘Task structure’, and ‘Position power’. By comparing organi
fit for his circumstance
2-2. Morgan Stanley
Nowadays many people are interested in financial company or investment bank. We wanted what the organization or that industry is, so we interviewed deputy analyst section chief of Morgan Stanley. During the interview, we felt the organization is really task-oriented and needs high expertise. He pursues the leader who has high professional skil
Theory X managers view management as a process that involves directing, controlling, and modifying their subordinates’ behaviors to fit the needs of the organization.
So, they usually use directions, orders, and do top-down communication with their subordinates. Therefore, they would rather persuade, reward, punish, and control their employees than let them participate in the process of deci