You will prepare a taxonomy that best categorizes the leadership theories:
Assume this will serve as a reference to quickly identify and explain the differences in perspectives about leadership.
Prepare this taxonomy in a table format with the first cell in each row identifying the Leadership Theory such as "situational leadership theory" and the columns defining appropriate distinctions traits between the varying theories ( see thories below)
After you have completed this task, describe the best leader you have ever been exposed to. Consider the below questions:
• What traits did they possess?
• What skills did they own?
• What tactics did they employ?
• Describe why these are necessary for you as a leader.
• What theories of effective leadership would help explain why you might believe this individual is the "best leader" you have been exposed to?
• What ideal leadership behaviors were exhibited?
• What theory describes these behaviors? Which guidelines for leadership can you glean from this example?
theories:
Path Goal Theory
A leader's success might be attributed to the ways in which they 'clear the path' for followers to achieve goals. Developed by Robert House, this theory states that the behaviors of leaders impact the performance of followers.
Situational Leadership Theory
How adaptable are you? Can you change your approach to leadership based on the emotional maturity of the people you are leading and the details of the task? Authors and researchers Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard developed the Situational Leadership Theory to explain that effective leadership varies with the person's maturity level and the task that needs to be accomplished.
Leadership Substitutes Theory
The need for a "leader" can be diminished. Stephen Kerr and John Jermier developed this theory in 1978. Intervening variables such as subordinate experience or knowledge, simplicity of task or a number of organizational characteristics can "subsitute for leadsership"
Multiple Linkage Model
This model states that there are variables that can come between the leader behavior and the measures of effectiveness. The leader can influence each of these variables; such as task commitment, ability, organization of work, resources and support, and cooperation and trust levels. There are also situational factors that will directly influence the variables independent of the leader's influence.
Cognitive Resources Theory
Most organizations select leaders on the basis of such things as intelligence and experience. Do these components matter when it comes time to lead? fred fieldler's Cognitive Resource Theory says they can