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The Many Facets of Leadership: Exploring Fiedler's Contingency Theory

by Longhui Zou 1,*
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1.School of Literature and Communication, China Three Gorges University, China
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PSSA  2023 2(1):5; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 15 November 2023 / Accepted: 5 December 2023 / Published Online: 29 December 2023
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Abstract

This article delves into various theories of leadership, with a particular emphasis on Fiedler's Contingency Theory. It discusses the dynamics of leadership in different contexts, highlighting how situational factors influence leadership effectiveness. Key concepts such as leader-member relations, task structure, and the leader's position power are examined. The article critiques Fiedler's model while also acknowledging its impact on understanding leadership complexities. It serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in leadership dynamics, especially within organizational settings.

Keywords: Leadership; Fiedler's Contingency Theory; Situational Leadership; Organizational Behavior; Leadership Effectiveness; Leader-Member Relations.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Zou. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Zou, L. (2023). The Many Facets of Leadership: Exploring Fiedler's Contingency Theory. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2(1), 5. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Zou, L. The Many Facets of Leadership: Exploring Fiedler's Contingency Theory. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2023, 2, 5. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Zou L. The Many Facets of Leadership: Exploring Fiedler's Contingency Theory. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2023, 2(1):5. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Zou L. The Many Facets of Leadership: Exploring Fiedler's Contingency Theory. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts; 2023, 2(1):5. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Zou, L. (2023). The Many Facets of Leadership: Exploring Fiedler's Contingency Theory. Perspectives in Social Sciences and Arts, 2(1), 5. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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