Situational Leadership/Contingency Theories

Evaluate the contingency theories presented within this topic( Leader-Member Exchanges (LMXs), The Situational Leadership Model, The Contingency model, The path Goal Theory, The Normative Decision Model) and rate them upon their fit within your experiences as a follower or leader.

1. Briefly identify the strengths and weaknesses of each of the five contingency theories.

2. Select the one theory that you believe to be the most essential in a work environment. Share your thoughts on why you think this particular attribute stands out as the most important for success in your current, past, or future workplace.