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Resources: The Art and Science of Leadership, Ch. 3 and Leadership Theories Matrix
As a leader, you often need to display or clarify a concept. A matrix is a grid that contains information and offers a visual model of ideas. For this assignment, you will create a matrix that explains leadership theories.
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 theory and example section; each theory and example should be at least 100 words. Be sure to include citations for definitions.
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Leadership Theories
LDR/300 Version 7
Leadership Theories
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Leadership Theories
LDR/300 Version 7
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Theory
Trait
Leadership
Definition/Characteristics
The trait theory states that leadership is
based on the correct behavior
characteristics displayed by the successful
and unsuccessful leaders. The Theory
explains that the leaders which possess
these traits are the ones suited for
leadership. Additionally, the theory is
useful in comparing the traits of successful
leaders to the potential leader and then
gauge whether they can succeed or fail.
They are then subjected to nurturing if the
traits are found to make them become
great leaders. One characteristic is that
leadership characteristics get accessed
based on the theory. Other leadership
traits are good cognitive ability, business
knowledge, charisma and so forth
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