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becky
Student (University), United Kingdom
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What is the Difference between the Contingency Theory versus the Situational Theory of Leadership?
I'm finding it really interesting how confusing and cross defined this subject is.
I think that situational and contingency could almost be band under the same group; to be honest they are very similar.
Dou you agree? If not, what difference you know of?
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Antonio C A Maximiano
Professor, Brazil
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Contingency versus Situational
In my perception, contingent and situational are the same concepts. Contingent means dependent on the situation or the circunstances; hence, contingent is situational.
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Jaap de Jonge
Editor, Netherlands
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Contingency NOT Equal to Situational
If you watch the video "Situational Leadership versus Contingency Theory" you'll see that even if both theories are similar, there is also a major difference in HOW they deal with the circumstances.
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Antonio C A Maximiano
Professor, Brazil
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Contingent versus Situational
I did watch the video, but I am not convinced. If contingent means adapting the leader to the situation and situational means adapting the style to the situation, I can't see how the two may be so different. I would like to know of an original support to this point, not that in the video. Correct me if I am wrong, please. Tks.
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Jaap de Jonge
Editor, Netherlands
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Contingent versus Situational
Typically,
- SLT would mean that a leader can fle (...)
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