Critique of Fiedler's Contingency Model
Fiedler's mode and research have elicited pointed criticisms and concerns. First, Graen and associates present evidence that research support for the model is weak, especially if stud- ies conducted by researchers not associated with Fiedler are examined.26 The earlier sup- port and enthusiasm for the model came from Fiedler and his students, who conducted numerous studies of leaders. Second, researchers have called attention to the questionable measurement of preferred leadership style: these claim that the reliability validity or the questionnaire measures are low.27 Third, the meaning of the variables pre sented by Fiedler isn't clear. Forexample, at what point does a structured task become an unstructured task? Who can define or display this point? Finally, critics claim that Fiedler's theory can accommodate nonsupportive results. This point is specifically made by one critic who states, "Fiedler has revealed his genius twice; first in devising the model, which stands like calculus to arithmetic compared with previous leadership models, and second, in his ability to integrate new findings into his models 28 Despite supporters and detractors, Fiedler's contingency model has made significant contributions to the study and application of leadership principles. Fiedler called direct at- tention to the situational nature of leadership. Hi view of leadership stimulated numerous research studies and much-needed debate about the dynamics of leader behavior. Certainly, Fiedler has played one of the most prominent roles in encouraging the scientific study of leadership in work settings. He pointed the way and made others uncomfortably aware of the complexities of the leadership process.
คำวิจารณ์ของ Fiedler Contingency จำลอง Fiedler's mode and research have elicited pointed criticisms and concerns. First, Graen and associates present evidence that research support for the model is weak, especially if stud- ies conducted by researchers not associated with Fiedler are examined.26 The earlier sup- port and enthusiasm for the model came from Fiedler and his students, who conducted numerous studies of leaders. Second, researchers have called attention to the questionable measurement of preferred leadership style: these claim that the reliability validity or the questionnaire measures are low.27 Third, the meaning of the variables pre sented by Fiedler isn't clear. Forexample, at what point does a structured task become an unstructured task? Who can define or display this point? Finally, critics claim that Fiedler's theory can accommodate nonsupportive results. This point is specifically made by one critic who states, "Fiedler has revealed his genius twice; first in devising the model, which stands like calculus to arithmetic compared with previous leadership models, and second, in his ability to integrate new findings into his models 28 Despite supporters and detractors, Fiedler's contingency model has made significant contributions to the study and application of leadership principles. Fiedler called direct at- tention to the situational nature of leadership. Hi view of leadership stimulated numerous research studies and much-needed debate about the dynamics of leader behavior. Certainly, Fiedler has played one of the most prominent roles in encouraging the scientific study of leadership in work settings. He pointed the way and made others uncomfortably aware of the complexities of the leadership process.
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