Leadership Theories

LEADERSHIP THEORIES
1. Great Man Theory – the emphasis is

on the person – who he is and what
makes him the way he is. This theory
assume that the capacity for leadership
is inherent – that great leaders are born
not made. These theories often portray
great leaders and destined to rise to
leadership when needed.
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2. Trait Theory – this theory searches
for that set of universal leadership
traits that will assure success. It is
based on the premise that there are
certain personality characteristics
that are essential for a person to
posses in order to be a leader.
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3. Contingency Theory – the main emphasis
of contingency model of leadership
effectiveness is on the interaction between a
leaders style of leadership and the
favorableness of the situation for the leader.
It focus on particular variables related to the
environment that might determine which
particular style of leadership is best suited for
the situation.
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THREE MAJOR DIMENSIONS OF THE
GROUP TASK SITUATION:
1. Leader-Member Relations – this is
the degree to which group members
trust and like leader and are willing
to accept the leader’s behavior as an
influence on them.
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2. Task Structure – this refers to the
degree to which: the task requirements
are clearly and minutely defined,
problems likely to be encountered can be
solved by a variety.
3. Situational Theory – propose that
leaders choose the best course of action
based upon situational variable.
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4. Behavioral Theories – are based
upon the belief that great leaders are
made, not born. Focuses on the actions
of leaders, not on mental qualities or
internal states. According to this
theory, people can learn to become
leaders through teaching and
observation.
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2 DIMENSIONS OF BEHAVIORAL THEORIES
1. Initiating Structure – refers to the leader’s
behavior that is aimed at getting the job done. It
includes such behaviors as scheduling work to be
done, maintaining definite standards of
performance, emphasizing the meeting of
deadlines, seeing that group members are working
up to capacity, coordinating the work of group
members, and assigning group members to
particular tasks.
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2. Consideration – refers to behavior
that indicates friendship, mutual
trust, respect, and warmth in the
relationship between the leader and
group member.
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FOUR MAJOR SITUATIONAL VARIABLES
1. The structure of interpersonal relations within a
group.
2. Group Characteristics
3. Characteristic of a total culture in which the
group exist and from which group members have
been drawn.
4. The physical condition and the task with which
the group is confronted.
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5. Participative Theories – encourage
participation and contributions from
group members and help group
members feel more relevant and
committed to the decision-making
process.
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6. Management Theories – focus on the role
of supervision, organization, and group
performance. These theories based
leadership on a system of reward and
punishment. Management theories are
often used in business; when employees are
successful, they are rewarded; when they
fail, they are reprimanded or punished.
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7. Relationship Theories – focus upon
the connections formed between
leaders and followers. Focused on the
performance of group members, but
also want each person to fulfill his or
her potential. These leaders have
high ethical and moral standards.
LEADERSHIP STYLE
LEADERSHIP STYLES
1. Authoritarian Leadership (Autocratic)
- it provides clear expectations for what
needs to be done, when it should be done,
and how it should be done. There is also a
clear division between the leader and the
followers. Make decisions independently with
little or no input from the rest of the group.
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2. Participative Leadership
( Democratic)
- offers guidance to group members,
but they also participate in the group
and allow input from other group
members. Group members feel
engaged in the process and are more
motivated and creative.
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3. Delagative ( Laissez-
Faire)researchers found that children
under delegative leadership were the
least productive. It offers little
guidance to group members and
leave decision making up to group
members.

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