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3.5. Stinson-Johnson situational leadership model

This model assumes that the relationship between the leader's behavior (style) and the work / task structure is more complex than that presented in the "path-goal" model. The model states that although interest in the relationship on the part of the leader is more important when followers perform highly structured work, the level of interest in the work should be determined by the leader, depending on the characteristics of the followers and the nature of the work that they are doing. [16]

According to the model, the high interest to work on the part of the leader is effective in the following two situations:

• The work is highly structured and followers have a strong need for achievement and independence. At the same time they have more knowledge and experience than they need to do the work;

• Work is unstructured, and followers do not feel the need for achievement and independence. In addition, their knowledge and experience is below the required level.

Low interest in the work is effective for the leader in the following two situations:

• The work is highly structured and followers do not feel the need for achievement and independence if they have sufficient knowledge and experience to perform this work;

• The work is not structured, and followers have a strong need for achievement and independence, given that they have great knowledge and experience to carry out this work.

In Fig. 11.16 shows the leader's behavior in various combinations of structured work and the ability of followers. The model convinces its users that the characteristics of followers (their need for achievement and independence and their level of knowledge and experience) are critical when choosing an effective style leader.

Fig. 11.16 Stinson-Johnson model (choice of leadership style, depending on the situation)