The Blanchard Leadership Model In the Blanchard Leadership Model, Hersey and Blanchard (1977) suggest that the style of leadership is dependent on the subordinate's development level, competence versus commitment. The leader then has two different types of leadership, directive behavior and supportive behavior. The characteristics of directive behavior are one-way communication, followers' role spelled out, and closes supervision of performance. Supportive leadership behaviors include two-way communication, listening, providing support and encouragement, facilitate interaction and to involve …showed first 75 words of 884 total…

…showed last 75 words of 884 total…quality decisions at all stress levels. This could be used at EEST because the experience level is high and the merger has created a high stress environment. Reference: Leadership and Management Models (2005), College of Business at Northeastern. Retrieved April 5, 2006, from http://web.cba.neu.edu/~ewertheim/leader/models.htm. Ratzburg, Wilf (2002), The Blanchard Leadership Model. Retrieved April 5, 2006 from, http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1650/htmlblanchard.html. Yukl, G (2006). Leadership in Organizations. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.