Acknowledging that one size does not fit all applies to our contemporary workplace as it relates to the leadership style employed by organizational leaders. What complicates the need for an appropriate leadership style is the very dynamic environment that many organizations operate in. There are times when organizational leaders are faced with a crisis within their organization and may have to use a directive leadership style. After the crisis is resolved that same leadership style may prove to be disastrous to the morale and productivity of the same organization.

General Motors was not successful due to a mismatch in the leader's leadership style. With that in mind answer the following :

• Describe a compelling demonstration of your understanding of one of the contingency leadership models. There must be a clear consideration for the leader's behavior, followers, and culture of the General Motors organization.
• Discuss how one of the contingency leadership theories apply to leaders within General Motors organizations.
• Apply the appropriate leadership behavior to the context, followers, and structure of the General Motors organization.
• Describe the culture and structure of the General Motors organization.
• Discuss the nature of the mismatch in the leader's leadership behavior and the General Motors organization's culture and/or structure.
• Clearly explain the proper leadership behavior that you recommend:
• Tell the benefits to the General Motors organization of the proposed leadership behavior.
• Explain how you would apply your learning from the contingency leadership models to your area of influence