LEADERSHIP THEORIES

It was a male-centric approach when women have proved to be great leaders too.

• Behavioural Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Situational Theory

An individual must possess the key personality traits and characteristics to be an effective leader and these traits are inherent by birth.

• Situational Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Behavioural Theory

The best leader are born, not made.

• Situational Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Trait Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Behavioural Theory

The most effective style of leadership changes from situation to situation. To be most effective and successful, a leader must be able to adapt his style and approach to diverse circumstances.

• Situational Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Behavioural Theory

A leader’s effectiveness is contingent on whether or not their leadership style suits a particular situation.

• Behavioural Theory

• Behavioural Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Situational Theory

Leaders should always correspond their leadership to the respective situation by assessing certain variables such as the type of task, nature of followers, and more.

• Behavioural Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Situational Theory

Behavioural Theory Individuals need three primary skils to lead the followers – technical, human, and conceptual skills.

• Behavioural Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Situational Theory

It is founded in the principle that no one leadership style is applicable to all situations

• Behavioural Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Situational Theory

Effective leadership is the result of many learned skills

• Behavioural Theory

• The Trait Theory

• Contingency Theory

• The Great Man Theory

• Situational Theory

Please describe in 5 words what you understand to definition of leadership theories