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In
reality, every combination of readiness and
leadership style is possible. Still the most
effective leadership style is when leadership
style level corresponds to the readiness level.
For example if the employee is new in the company
he may be motivated to learn and advance in his
position, but he does not have the knowledge ( R1
). His manager should apply directive approach
explaining him and directing him how the work
should be done ( S1 ). In case that employee is
experienced, but have low motivation due to many
years on the same position ( R3 ), the manager
should be more supportive ( S3 ).
There
are many examples of inappropriate leadership
style. For example if the employee is very
experienced and motivated ( R4 ), he may be unsatisfied and potentially
motivated if his managers start to explain him
basics of the job ( S1 ).
Basically,
the leadership style should match the readiness of
employee. This is the diagonal line on the
leadership matrix. The more leadership style
deviate, the more likely that the problems will
appear on the relationship between employee and
manager.
The
Situational leadership concept helps managers to
apply the proper style for every different
situation. In case that manager apply different
leadership style from the given situation, it is
possible that problems may appear. The manager will cause anxiety,
frustration and even hostility in case of
application of over leading or under leading:
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