@article{jbms2018633,
author={Howell, K.R.},
title={Fiedler and Chemers Revisted; Understanding the Implications of the Least Preferred Co-worker Scale},
journal={Journal of Business and Management Sciences},
volume={6},
number={3},
pages={82--85},
year={2018},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/jbms/6/3/3},
issn={2333-4533},
abstract={The importance of succession planning and choosing the right candidate for the job cannot be underestimated. Having a conceptual framework for clear and honest evaluation of a candidate for an open position is a key factor in choosing the ¡°best¡± one. Fiedler and Chemers work provides one matrix for determining a fit in terms of their Least Preferred Co-Worker scale. It is easy to check off minimum thresholds for education and experience. The evaluation of ¡°fit¡± for the job is subjective and often laborious task. While many factors contribute to the success of a person in their job, the idea of knowing the best fit for a given situation is a credible and many times key assessment in selecting the eventual employee. The aim of this paper is to immerse the participants in a situation where they must determine the overall environment through the lens of Fiedler and Chemers¡¯ Contingency Theory and select a new leader for the organization.},
doi={10.12691/jbms-6-3-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}