• From your research and experience, evaluate situational and contingency leadership theories. Describe the basic characteristics of both theories and the leaders in place based on each. What is your understanding about how these theories are supposed to work?
• From your research and experience also evaluate autocratic and democratic leadership. What are then the relevant conditions that need to be taken into consideration for each style to be effective? Hersey and Blanchard say it is the maturity of the followers or workers. What are your views? Under what conditions would a contingent and situational leader be most effective? In settings at work, volunteer groups, personal associations and other situations, what personal experience have you experienced with leaders under the various styles?