the leader has borrowed strength from their position and authority which creates weakness in the borrower by reinforcing dependence upon external factors to accomplish tasks. It also limits independent reasoning, internal discipline, and growth in the employee. Consequently, both the leader and the employee are weakened through being forced to acquiesce and their relationship is eroded. Trust and cooperation is replaced with fear and intimidation leading in my opinion to lower productivity (p. 39).
             Divergent views enhance collective decisions. Consequently in the leadership paradigm of the past diversity was a deterrent to good decision-making but in the leadership paradigm of tomorrow it is invaluable to producing effective group decisions (Patterson, 1993, p. 57). The point made in this statement by Patterson (1993) would support the situational theory supporting group goals and motivation (Fennel 2001).
             In this scenario tomorrow's leaders embrace conflict as it generates differing perspectives among the group which could result in a better group decision. In today's leadership paradigm the semblance of harmony is desired which could overlook the superb solution generated through conflict and diversity (Patterson, 1993, p. 57). I feel that this situational paradigm is a useful mode
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