Experimental test of the contingency model of leadership effectiveness.

Abstract

Conducted an experiment with a total of 128 United States Military cadets in 4-man groups, to test the predictive validity of Fiedler's contingency model of leadership effectiveness. The experiment, which involved strong manipulation and specification of variables affecting situational favorableness, gave strong support for the contingency model. Results are interpreted in light of a recent attack on the validity of the model. Data were also obtained on the effects of leadership orientation on leader behavior across varying situational conditions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)