Contingency theory of leadership

Contingency theory of leadership is argues that leaders should be promoted or recruited according to the needs of the organization at a particular point in time. See also Style theory and Trait theory.

Definitions

According to the Corporate Strategy by Lynch (4th edition),

Contingency theory of leadership. Argues that leaders should be promoted or recruited according to the needs of the organization at a particular point in time. See also Style theory and Trait theory.