Contingency Theories and Crisis Situation
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What leadership theory would you use in a crisis situation?
In your own words, describe contingency leadership. What is your favorite theory and why?
200 words both questions in APA format.
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Leadership in a crisis situation and contingency theories are examined. The solution is 563 words with two non APA references.
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The success of an organization depends most on leadership. An effective leader knows how to manage the on-going changes and lead the organization during a potential crisis situation. It takes skill and ability to implement crisis leadership.
At a point that there are distress and uncertainty, the leader needs to communicate clearly the vision of the company, understand the fears but reassure the people outside as well as the onlookers. Frequent updates are important as stakeholders need to know what is happening and to develop trust.
Crisis leadership is characterized in a spontaneous reaction to initial event and its changes, monitoring of details, and understanding the flow of information. Judy Hoffman, principal of JCH Enterprises said, "In my view, you cannot be a great crisis manager or leader if you do not do an excellent job of communicating with all of the affected audiences -- your own employees, the party or parties who see themselves as victims of the crisis, the elected ...
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