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Leadership Theories
Leadership Theories
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LEADERSHIP THEORIES
are schools of thought brought forward to explain how and why certain
individuals become leaders.
In other words, some people are born to become leaders and leadership is a
heroic act.:
explained that an individual must possess the key personality traits and
characteristics to be an effective leader and these traits are inherent by
birth
LEADERSHIP THEORIES
•The Behavioural Theory:
• evolved in the 1950s. After understanding that the personal traits of a
leader are essential for effective leadership, the researchers were now
keen to know that what leaders do to become effective leaders
LEADERSHIP THEORIES
Transactional Leadership Theory:
emphasizes the realization of a desired outcome and result. The leaders
motivate the followers by way of a reward system( i.e. rewarding the
performers and punishing the non-performers).
LEADERSHIP THEORIES
•Transformational Leadership Theory
• states that a leader is effective only if he can transform or change the
perceptions, behavior and expectations of the followers and direct them
towards a common goal which will lead to the accomplishment of the
leader’s vision.
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Situational Leadership:
The pioneers of this theory were Kenneth
Blanchard and Paul Hersey.
This theory states that the same leadership
style cannot be practiced in all situations,
depending upon the circumstance and
environmental context the leadership style also
changes.
The model encourages the leaders to analyze
a particular situation in depth and then lead in
the most appropriate manner, suitable for that
situation.
The three aspects that need could be
considered in a situation are:
• Employees‟ competences
• Maturity of the employees
• Complexity of the task
LEADERSHIP THEORIES