Leadership model that adapts leadership style to the maturity of the individual or group being led.

• A. Time-Driven Model of Leadership
• B. Situational Leadership Model
• C. Transformational Leadership
• D. Skills Approach

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that effective leadership adjusts to the readiness of followers. The Situational Leadership Model shows this explicitly by linking four leadership styles to the development level of the people being led. When followers are new or unsure, a directing style provides clear instructions and close supervision. As they gain competence but still need motivation, a coaching style blends direction with support. When they are capable but less willing, a supporting style emphasizes collaboration and encouragement. Finally, when they are both able and willing, a delegating style hands over responsibility with minimal oversight. This flexible approach is why it’s the best fit for a question about adapting leadership to the maturity of the individual or group.

Other models don’t focus on tailoring leadership behavior to follower maturity in the same way. The Time-Driven Model centers on how leaders allocate time rather than adjusting style to development. Transformational Leadership emphasizes motivating and transforming followers, not necessarily matching style to readiness. The Skills Approach concentrates on the leader’s own abilities rather than how to adapt to others’ development.