Leadership & Management: Theories on Leadership
Leadership Theories Great Man Theory · born a leader, you will be a leader. · e.g Pres.Diosdado Macapagal = Pres. GMA Leadership Trait Theory · leaders are born · leaders are discovered · leadership traits identified: - technical mastery - self confidence - intelligence - alertness - dependability - creativity - personal integrity - emotional balance - decisiveness - enthusiasm Contingency Theory · Effectivenesss depends on two interacting factors: leadership style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control and influence , 3 things are important: - leader - member relations - task structure - position of power · Most Favorable: - good leader – member relations - high task structure - high position power · Least Favorable: - bad leader – member relations - low task structure - low position...