Learn about contingency theory. Understand what contingency theory is, examine the contingency approach to leadership, and see examples of contingency theory.

Learn all about contingency theory with our overview video lesson. Watch now to grasp the concept and see practical examples, then take an optional quiz.

Contingency Theory is a theory that says that one type of leadership does not fit all situations. There can be many different approaches to leadership, and the parts are interchangeable.

Learn about Fiedler’s Contingency Theory. Explore the main concepts of Fiedler’s Contingency Model, including determining a leader's style and situational control.

Robert Rescorla's contingency theory, created in the 1960s, focuses on the fact that associative learning occurs best when unconditioned stimulus and conditioned stimulus occur at the same …

Additional Learning Students who want to know more about this topic should take a look at the accompanying lesson, Fiedler's Contingency Theory & a Leader's Situational Control.

Go through the worksheet and quiz when you have some free time, testing your knowledge of Contingency Theory. The practice questions are short and...

The main leadership theories are Great Man Theory, Traits Theory, Contingency Theory, Situational Theory, and Behavioral Theory. They all have their own strengths and weaknesses …

The four main types of organization theory include classical, neoclassical or human relations, contingency and modern systems organizational theories.

The contingency leadership theory, originally developed by psychologist Fred Fiedler, centers on the concept that the success of a leader is contingent upon possessing a style of leadership …