Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory

What is Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory?

• a book

• this theory suggests that there is one leadership style that is the best

• this theory suggests that there is no single leadership style that is better than the other

• this theory suggests that the universe is actually non-existent and that this is all a figment of our imagination

What is an advantage of this theory?

• it isn't flexible

• it is difficult to understand

• can't solve simple problems

• easy to understand

What is a disadvantage

• very little responsibilities

• focuses on long term

• doesn't focus on employees

• inability for leader to adapt

Which is a real life example of this leadership theory?

• Martin Luther King

• Rosa Parks

• Lady Gaga

• Lebron James

How many distinct groups are there?

• 2

• 6

• 9

• 4

What is one of those distinct groups?

• Unable and Willing

• Able and Unable

• Able and Unwilling

• Unable and Unable

Which is one of the 4 leaderships styles?

• Yelling

• Singing

• Selling

• Participating

BONUS: what year was this theory invented?

• 1967

• 1984

• 1976

• 1969