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Theoretical Overview. Fiedler’s contingency model of leadership is a model which proposes that leadership success is dependent on the “favorableness” or “fit” of leadership style with situational factors. The three situational characteristics addressed in the model are leader- member relations, task- structure, and position power. Firstly, Leader- member relations, relates to the level of “confidence”, “trust”, and “respect” that the leader gets from his followers. Secondly, task- structure, relates to “how structured a job is with regard to requirements, problem-solving alternatives, and feedback on job success.” Thirdly and finally, position power, relates to the degree of power intrinsic in the leadership position. In the two extremes in the model, the favorable leadership style is task- motivated. A task-motivated leader in highly favorable and unfavorable situations achieves the “desired performance.” The model categorizes eight situations with different combinations (good or poor, high or low, and strong or weak) of leader-member relations, task- structure, and position power, respectively. The “very favorable extreme”, with good leader-member relations, high task structure, and strong position power denotes task-motivated leader as the favorable leadership style. In the moderate range, the six middle situations favor relationship-motivated leadership style. The “very unfavorable” extreme with poor leader-member relationship, low task structure, and weak position power also favors task- motivated leadership style.

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Theoretical Overview. The behaviors of effective leaders can be studied by interpreting and connecting what leaders do in “accomplishing the task” and “maintaining the effort of people doing the task.” One distinct style of leadership is job-centered leader, whose focus is on completing a task and supervising closely in order for subordinates to accomplish their tasks following the assigned procedure. A job- centered leader initiates task structure; which “involves behavior in which the leader organizes and defines the relationships in the group, tends to establish well-defined patterns and channels of communication, and spells out ways of getting the job done.” This leader’s main focus is on the attainment of goals and results.

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Theoretical Overview. Trait theory of leadership, aims at defining specific attributes (physical, mental, personality associated) that relate to leadership success; Although, there is not a particular attribute or mix of qualities that a leader encompasses, the theory depends on research which hypothesizes the numerous traits (abilities, personality traits, motivation) and factors contributing to leadership success. Abilities: effective leaders possess particular abilities and skills that permit them to accomplish their jobs: cognitive, technical, and interpersonal skills. Personality traits: effective leaders exhibit particular personality traits including personal integrity, self-confidence and emotional maturity. Finally, Motivation: effective leaders exude particular motivational attributes encompassing a relatively high desire for power, high levels of accomplishment and persuasiveness.

Scene Summary. An old friend visits the Godfather to make a request for the Godfather to avenge his daughter who was the victim of a serious assault. He comes to the Godfather for “justice” because he believes he has failed to get justice from the legal system. The Godfather is affronted by the fact that this “friend” has failed to treat him as a friend and only comes to see him when he wants a service done, in this case murder. The Godfather reminds him of the obligations of friendship before ultimately agreeing to help him and provide the service required, but only in exchange for the man’s agreement to reciprocate service when called upon by the Godfather. (ch.1 0:50- 6:40mins)

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