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Research the following five leadership theories and include these in your matrix (use the matrix template provided):
- Trait theories of leadership
- Behavioral theories of leadership
- Contingency models of leadership
- Skills approaches to leadership
- Situational methods of leadership
Develop the definition and characteristics of various leadership theories and approaches to leadership (trait leadership, behavioral leadership, contingency leadership, skills leadership and situational leadership).
Provide one or more examples to support the definition or characteristics of each form of leadership.
Write out your explanations in each section using about 350 words for each section.
Format your Leadership Theory Matrix with the template and consistent with APA guidelines.
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Leadership Theories
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LEADERSHIP THEORIES MATRIX
Theory
Definition/Characteristics
Examples
Trait Leadership
Thomas Carlyle’s “Great man theory”
According to the trait theory of leadership, leaders are born with
could be the only fitting example of a
specific characteristics that influence their behavioral patterns. The
trait leadership theory seeing that it
trait theory of leadership is based on the premise that leaders embody
explores on the superiority of
different personality traits which are linked to success in different
individuals righ from birth.
management situations. The trait theory of leadership has its basis on
the “great man theory,” one of the earliest theories proposed to define
leadership characteristics. Thomas Carlyle, the pioneer of this school
of thought based his assertions on the rationale that; certain traits
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produce specific patterns of behavior, models remain constant over
different situations, and finally, people are born with leadership traits.
Under a trait leadership system, there are specific characteristics
unique to the manager/management that prefer such a leadership
system. There are ten characteristics of a trait-based leadership system
that separates it from any other approach to leadership. The
components include;
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Eagerness to accept responsibility---rather than run from
responsibilities, capable leaders embrace them, welcome
accountability and fulfill the duties required of them.
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Physical strength and stamina---allows leaders to work hard under
immense pressure and cover all the scopes of work for which they’re
responsible.
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Possession of exceptional persuasion skills---a leader ought to
possess the ability to influence others. With superior persuasion skills,
leadership attributes such as motivation and encouragement as well as
give instructions to their subordinates.
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Confidence---with confidence, a leader can convey what they
know, admit their inadequacies and operate free of guilt. The result of
such attitudes is a stable and informed leadership that’s characterized
by progress.
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Emotional stability¬¬---leadership entails interactions with people
of diverse abilities and positions hence requires the need for tolerance.
The ability to suffer frustration and disappointment from colleagues,
juniors, and superiors without snapping requires large levels of
emotional stability.
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Dominance---more often than not, leaders may be necessary to
make decisions o behalf of the organi...
