Location
Hong Kong Conventional & Exhibition Centre
Source Publication
IVETA 2000 Conference Proceedings
Description
Contingency Theory does not provide a recipe to problems, but some argue that it could provide an action list. I am going to discuss the Contingency Theory of leadership in the light of whether it enhances performance. Contingency Theory is one that if we know which particular leadership style in a particular situation is more appropriate, the leader will adjust his behaviour to the situation in order to enhance performance, subordinate's job satisfaction, etc. The beginning section of the essay will be devoted to a literature review and a discussion on the theoretical framework on the three approaches of the Contingent Theory. Later cases indicate how Contingency Theory was applied, or was ostensibly applied to the dministration of an academic section in a university in Hong Kong. The essay concludes by identifying practices which might enhance performance of contingent leaders.
Document Type
Conference Paper
Recommended Citation
Cheng, E. (2000). Contingency theory is of little value in helping leaders or potential leaders to perform successfully. IVETA 2000 Conference Proceedings. Retrieved from https://repository.vtc.edu.hk/ive-adm-others-iveta/2000/hr/8
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Contingency theory is of little value in helping leaders or potential leaders to perform successfully
Hong Kong Conventional & Exhibition Centre
Contingency Theory does not provide a recipe to problems, but some argue that it could provide an action list. I am going to discuss the Contingency Theory of leadership in the light of whether it enhances performance. Contingency Theory is one that if we know which particular leadership style in a particular situation is more appropriate, the leader will adjust his behaviour to the situation in order to enhance performance, subordinate's job satisfaction, etc. The beginning section of the essay will be devoted to a literature review and a discussion on the theoretical framework on the three approaches of the Contingent Theory. Later cases indicate how Contingency Theory was applied, or was ostensibly applied to the dministration of an academic section in a university in Hong Kong. The essay concludes by identifying practices which might enhance performance of contingent leaders.