The Situational Leadership Theory: A Critical View

Authors
Graeff, Claude L.
Citation
L. Graeff, Claude, The Situational Leadership Theory: A Critical View, Academy of Management review , 8(2), 1983, pp. 285-291
Journal title
Academy of Management review → ACNP
ISSN journal
03637425
Volume
8
Issue
2
Year of publication
1983
Pages
285 - 291
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
Theoretical issues undermining the robustness of the situational leadership theory and the utility of its prescriptive model are discussed.More specifically, conceptual ambiguity associated with the mechanics of applying the concept of job-relevant maturity and other problems with the normative model are seen as seriously limiting its pragmatic utility.In addition, problems with the LEAD instrument are identified and discussed.