reddin's 3D theory

reddin's three dimensional theory

1. Educational leadership and Management Topic: Reddin’s 3 D theory Presented by: Zunaira Shafiq Akram

2. Reddin’s 3-D theory The   Three-Dimensional Grid  or  3-D theory is developed by Professor Bill Reddin . Bill Reddin is best known for the 3-D theory, who introduced the concept of “ situational demands”  which talks about the way in which the leader must behave to be most effective.

3. Reddin’s three dimensions or (3D theory) : Three-dimensional axes represent the task-orientation relationship orientation effectiveness

4. Task Orientation : The extent to which a manager directs his or her subordinates’ efforts towards goal attainment. Characterized by planning, organizing and controlling.

5. Relationships Orientation:   The extent to which a manager has personal job relationships. Characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinate’s ideas and consideration for their feelings.

6. Effectiveness   The effectiveness means to know what the result was when one used a particular leadership style in a particular situation. Reddin recognized that it was a manager’s effectiveness as key to an organization’s success .

7. Four styles that a manager adopts. The   Separated Manager  is the one who is engaged in correcting deviations. He is the person who formulates the rules and policies and imposes these on others . The  Related Manager  is the one who likes to work with others and see an organization as a social system where everyone works together . He does not worry about the time and accepts others as they are and do not try to change them.

8. Cont.…… The   Dedicated Manager  is the one who is task oriented and is only concerned with the production. He does not like to mix up with the subordinates and cannot work without power and responsibility. The   Integrated Manager  is the one who mixes up with the subordinates and facilitate two way communication. His major emphasis is on building a strong teamwork and effective communication network.

9. Reddin believed that the way leader behaves in a certain situation may not be appropriate in some other situations, and this led to the evolution of the 3-D leadership model or theory.