Situational Leadership Theory developed assumes that leaders should adapt their strategies according to the maturity levels of their subordinates. There are four leadership styles, S1 – S4, and four development levels, D1 – D4. There is a match between the leadership styles and the development levels. The theory suggests that leaders should put less or greater emphasis on the task/relationship according to the development level of the individual.
The leader must be careful in selecting the leadership style because a mismatch could cause a destructive situation for the relationship as people’s need vary depending on their maturity level.
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