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The Situational Leadership theory, that helps
managers to make the diagnostics of given
situation and to act upon, was developed as the
result of comprehensive research. This theory is
based on behavior toward task, relationship
behavior toward employee and readiness of the employees.
Leadership
efficiency can be defined as balance of attitude
and behavior. Efficient leader should have
consistent attitude and flexible behavior.
Effective leader should have the attitude that
shows high level of concern toward people and high
level of concern about the business. Also,
effective leaders change behavior in order to
match the readiness of others.
Level
of readiness of employees fluctuates, due to
constant changes of working environment. Leader
should be able to recognize these changes and to
undertake a proper leadership style, in order to
increase flexibility and effectiveness. In order
to comprehend what effective leadership is, it is
necessary to understand the following terms:
Attitude, Behavior and Readiness.
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