Processes and outcomes in three-dimensional match and mismatch circumstances in respect of leadership styles, followership styles and situational demands in business organisations in papua new guinea

Abstract

This paper analyses leadership styles, followership styles and situational demands in selected state owned enterprises (SOEs) and private enterprises (PEs) in Papua New Guinea with the help of responses of selected superiors (leaders) and subordinates (followers) respondents. It also deals with the match and mismatches circumstances of leadership-followership styles and situational demands and the outcomes in both match and mismatch circumstances. It offers suggestions for establishing match among leadership and followership styles and situational demands in order to maximise the use of human potentialities and maintain congeniality in the organizations.