Question 5 [22] The contingency models of leadership focus on the situation as the most important factor that determines a leadership style.

Compare the following contingency models (theories) using the three characteristics as indicated below:

Characteristic Fiedlers model Hersey and Blanchard Houses goal-path model

Variables (3 marks) (2 marks) (2 marks)

Leadership style (2 marks) (3 marks) (4 marks)

Implications (2 marks) (2 marks) (2 marks)