A high LPC describes least preferred co-workers in favorable terms on the scale. On the other hand, a leader with a low LPC score describes their least preferred co-worker in less favorable ones. A typical LPC scale includes four criteria. These criteria are then ranked one through eight between each set. The second determinant of the LPC Theory is the leader's situational control.
Situational control is the leader's degree of control that they have over subordinates.
This control is based on three factors. This is simply the level of support the subordinates give to the leader of the group. The second control factor is the task structure. Task structure is the level of definition of the task. A very complex task requires more supervision and leader support than a routine task does.