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, expertspecialist workers 16 Participative ? Leader allows and expects worker participation ? Leaders tend to: ? Involve subordinates in decisionmaking through consultation ? Asking them for their opinions ? Share information with subordinates 17 The University of Michigan Studies ? Classified leaders’ behaviors as productioncentered or employeecentered。 ? Concern for Production (task oriented or production centred) ? Extent to which the leader defines and structure the role of the subordinates, such as defining work task, assigning task responsibilities, set clear work standards ? Concern for People (consideration or employee centred) ? The extent to which the leader shows respect, friendship, concern for followers’ wellbeing, fort and mutual respect between leader and followers 18 CONTINGENCY (SITUATIONAL) APPROACHES ? Approaches that encourage managers to be flexible and adopt the appropriate leadership, depending on circumstances. 19 Factors influencing Leadership style ? Factors which determine appropriate leadership style ? Characteristics of the Manager Background, education, experience, values, knowledge, objectives, and expectations. ? Characteristics of the Employees Background, education, experience, values, knowledge, objectives, and expectations. ? Requirements of the situation Size, plexity, objectives, structure, and climate of the anisation, technology, time pressure, and the nature of work 20 Factors influencing Leadership style ? Nature of task ? Organizational climate ? Expectations of superiors ? Manager’s past experience ? Subordinate’s characteristics 21 Factors influencing Leadership style ? Use Participative Style if subordinates ? Seek independence and freedom of action ? Are well educated and experienced in performing the job ? Seek responsibility for decision making ? Understand and are mitted to anisational objectives ? Use Directive Style if these conditions are not present . flexible. 22 PathGoal Approach ? Leadership Styles Suggested by the Model ? Achievement Oriented Leadership Style set challenging goals, give feedback, express high confidence in and high expectations of subordinates. ? Supportive Leadership Style show consideration to the needs of subordinates, creating a pleasant work environment, displaying conce