scholarly journals Nailing the situational leadership theory by synthesizing the culture and nature of principals' leadership and roles in school

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S3) ◽  
pp. 319-328
Author(s):  
Krizzette Joy Cuaresma-Escobar

Leadership circulates via the networks of positions that make up organizations. People's resources serve as the medium and currency of leadership. This research focuses on integrating the culture and nature of the principals' leaders and responsibilities in the school while adhering to the situational leadership theory. The descriptive survey technique of research was utilized in this study. Findings show, that principals must also properly manage opportunities. The principal may be an educational expert continually by creatively scientifically integrating ideas, materials, and human resources to meet the demands of time while also being supportive of his subordinates' accomplishments. When working habits and interpersonal connections are shown in the workplace, effectivity occurs.

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Nevena Atanasova-Krasteva

Abstract The paper presents the results of the analysesis of the longitudinal study of the professional and social components of the leadership style of Bulgarian cadets. The research is conducted in the last three years with the cadets from all years of training in Vassil Levski National Military University during the annual complex tactical field exercise. Situational leadership theory has been used as a basis of the developed model of the cadet’s leadership building.


2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 574-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geir Thompson ◽  
Lars Glasø

Purpose Empirical tests of Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership theory (SLT) have demonstrated that the assessment of follower competence and commitment, critical contextual features dictating optimal leadership style, poses several problems in testing the validity of this theory. As well, most previous studies have used leader rating as the only information source in making these assessments. The purpose of this paper is to use the degree of agreement between leader rating and follower self-rating to determine follower competence and commitment, and consequently an optimal leadership style. Design/methodology/approach Survey data collected from both supervisors and employees in business organizations in Norway were analyzed to test the predictions put forward in SLT. Findings The results show that SLT principles are supported when leader rating and follower self-rating are congruent. However, no support was obtained for Blanchard’s suggestion to apply followers’ self-ratings of competence and commitment in the case of discrepant ratings of follower development level. But data do support the contention that leader assessment would be a better basis for providing followers with appropriate direction and support. Originality/value So far SLT has been a very popular but as yet under-researched theory. An important contribution of the present study is by making SLT an evidence-based theory, as opposed to just being intuitively sound. As such, the authors think SLT in an updated “convergent” version should be applied in organizations and taught in leadership development programs.


1992 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
William R. Norris ◽  
Robert P. Vecchio

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