RT Journal Article
T1 The Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model Revisited: Its Role in Sustainable Organizational Development
A1 Pino Marchito, Ana del
A1 Galán García, Agustín
A1 Plaza Mejía, María Ángeles
AB Given the increasing complexity of leadership roles in global, sustainabilitydrivenorganizations, this study examines whether Hersey and Blanchard’s SituationalLeadership Model (SLM) provides a sufficiently comprehensive framework for contemporaryleadership demands or requires theoretical and practical modifications. Can SLM,originally designed for adaptability in leader–follower dynamics, effectively integratesustainability principles such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors;corporate social responsibility (CSR); and ethical governance? How can leadership modelsevolve to balance immediate responsiveness with long-term resilience and sustainabilitydrivendecision-making? This research systematically evaluates the synthesis of empiricalevidence on the application of the SLM across diverse organizational contexts while exploringits alignment with sustainability-focused leadership approaches. The study furtherinvestigates the role of Servant Leadership as a conceptual bridge between SLM and sustainabilityprinciples, emphasizing its ethical foundation, stakeholder-oriented approach,and long-term commitment to workforce well-being. Findings suggest that while SLMremains a relevant and adaptable framework, it exhibits a deficiency in explicitly addressingthe sustainability dimension. However, integrating Servant Leadership’s emphasis onethical governance and organizational resilience into SLM could enhance its applicabilityto sustainability-driven leadership models. By addressing these gaps, this study contributesto contemporary leadership theory by proposing an evolved SLM framework thatincorporates sustainability-focused leadership competencies. Future research should focuson refining SLM to ensure its alignment with the ethical and environmental imperativesof modern organizations, equipping leaders to navigate the complexities of sustainablecorporate governance while maintaining situational adaptability.
PB MDPI
SN 2673-4060 (electrónico)
YR 2025
FD 2025-05
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/25521
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/25521
LA eng
NO Del Pino-Marchito, A., Galán-García, A., & Plaza-Mejía, M.A. (2025). The Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model Revisited: Its Role in Sustainable Organizational Development. World, 6(2), 63. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/world6020063
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 30 may 2026