Complete Leadership Theory: Updating Situational Leadership Theory to the Complete Status and Proposing a New Theory

Abstract

The overall aim of this study is to explore the completeness of the Situational Leadership Theory. The study relies on secondary data through review of literatures. Data collected from multiple sources were analyzed explanatively. Effectiveness of the Situational Leadership Theory is reviewed in relation to conceptual developments associated with the theory and published empirical work testing of the theory in different contexts. Findings from the study shows that the Situational Leadership is adoptable, applicable, and relevant even in today‟s dynamic working environment. However, the study concludes that the theory still needs modification regarding better empowering the follower; and ensuring continuity of the continuum of leadership styles. Therefore, the researchers recommend making the leadership styles cyclical to ensure uninterrupted communication between the leader and the follower while employing situation-oriented leadership. In addition, the researchers recommend extending the “Ss” from 4th to 5 th level adding the term “fully authorizing” on component which can provide relatively better freedom for the follower to accommodate his/her leadership practices when power is delegated. Decentralize power as well as equality authorize others and see the change!