Long description

In the figure:

Box labeled Leader Behavior points horizontally toward box labeled Outcomes.

Box labeled Environmental contingency factors on top points down toward the horizontal arrow.

Box labeled Employee contingency factors at the bottom points upward toward the horizontal arrow.

The details of the boxes from the top in a clockwise direction are as follows:

Environmental contingency factors:

  • Task structure

  • Formal authority system

  • Work group

Leader behavior:

  • Directive

  • Supportive

  • Participative

  • Achievement oriented

Employee contingency factors:

  • Locus of control

  • Experience

  • Perceived ability

Outcomes:

  • Performance

  • Satisfaction

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