Running Head: LEADERSHIP MODEL WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY SALT LAKE CITY, UT. SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP MODEL A Paper Prepared for EDUC In Partial Fulfillment of The Requirements for the Degree Master of Business Administration Salvador Velasco March 2009 Situational Leadership Model A brief definition will help to align the four leadership styles with the four follower readiness levels. For example, leadership styles are characterized into four behavior types S1 to S4: Follower readiness governs the directive and supportive behavior of the leader. Readiness is the ability and willingness of a follower to direct their behavior in relation to a specific task to be accomplished. Follower readiness levels can be characterized into four behavior types R1 to R4: R1: Low Ability and Unwilling Followers requiring S1 or S2 leader directed behavior. A leader engages in one-way communication by telling what tasks the follower is to do, as well as when, where, and how tasks are to be accomplished. R2: Moderate Ability but Willing Follower requiring S1 or S2 leader directed behavior. R3: Moderate Ability but Unwilling Follower requiring S3 or S4 follower directed leader behavior. The Situational Leadership model provides a framework to help the leader diagnose and implement the most effective leadership style to result in more effective leaders and followers. Different S1- S4 techniques will be used on the same follower depending on the situ ...