Leadership Theories 3
Leadership Theories 3
(Leadership Theories 3) NO PLAGIARISM
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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).
Trait Leadership
Trait leadership focuses on inherent qualities. Effective leaders possess traits such as confidence, intelligence, and integrity.
Characteristics include innate abilities. These leaders naturally exhibit charisma, decisiveness, and strong communication skills.
Behavioral Leadership
Behavioral leadership emphasizes actions over traits. Leaders can develop effective behaviors through learning and practice.
Key characteristics involve task-oriented and people-oriented behaviors. Effective leaders balance these behaviors to achieve goals.
Contingency Leadership
Contingency leadership suggests the best leadership style depends on the situation. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Characteristics include adaptability. Leaders must assess situational variables and modify their style to be effective.
Skills Leadership
Skills leadership highlights the importance of learned abilities. Effective leaders develop specific skills through training and experience.
Characteristics involve technical, human, and conceptual skills. These skills enable leaders to manage tasks, people, and ideas effectively.
Situational Leadership
Situational leadership adapts based on followers’ needs. Leaders adjust their approach according to the development level of their team.
Key characteristics include flexibility and responsiveness. Leaders diagnose the situation and apply the appropriate leadership style.
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 150 to 200 words for each section. First person writing may be used for this assignment.
Format your Leadership Theory Matrix with the template and consistent with APA guidelines.
Spell check and proofread the matrix carefully.
