2.6 Career & Leadership Development Flashcards
The theory assumes that the traits of leadership are intrinsic. That simply means that great leaders are born…
On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History they are not made. This theory sees great leaders as those who are destined by birth to become a leader
The Great Man Theory
The trait leadership theory believes that people are either born or are made with certain qualities that will make them excel in leadership roles. That is, certain qualities such as intelligence, sense of responsibility, creativity, and other values put anyone in the shoes of a good leader.
Trait Theory
the behavioral theories are offering a new perspective, one that focuses on the behaviors of the leaders as opposed to their mental, physical or social characteristics. Thus, with the evolutions in psychometrics, notably the factor analysis, researchers were able to measure the cause and effects relationship of specific human behaviors from leaders. From this point forward anyone with the right conditioning could have access to the once before the elite club of naturally gifted leaders. In other words, leaders are made not born
Behavioural Theory
Leadership theory argues that there is no single way of leading and that every leadership style should be based on certain situations, which signifies that there are certain people who perform at the maximum level in certain places; but at minimal performance when taken out of their element.
Contingency Leadership Theory
leadership depends upon each individual situation, and no single leadership style can be considered the best. For Hershey and Blanchard, tasks are different and each type of task requires a different leadership style. A good leader will be able to adapt her or his leadership to the goals or objectives to be accomplished. Goal setting, capacity to assume responsibility, education, and experience are main factors that make a leader successful. Not only is the leadership style important for a successful leader-led situation but the ability or maturity of those being led is a critical factor, as well.
“Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory
The Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory has two pillars: leadership style and the maturity level of those being led. To Hersey and Blanchard, there leadership styles stem from four basic behaviors, designated with a letter-number combination:
S-1 Telling
S-2 Selling
S-3 Participating
S-4 Delegating.
The Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership -four basic behaviors
The leader still is in charge but there is more of an emphasis on monitoring the ones delegated with the tasks
Delegating
One could refer to the Path-Goal Theory as a leadership participation method, where the leader does what she or he can to clear a path for group members to act. This is done by delineating clearly what is to be done, removing obstacles, and rewarding those who perform well. The levels in intensity a leader may do these things will vary according to the circumstances. The follower may be more motivated or capable, or the work to be done could be easy or difficult. Leadership styles in this method can vary from being dictatorial to the leader being a participant.
Path-Goal Theory
The theory states that this process is by which a person interacts with others and is able to create a solid relationship that results in a high percentage of trust, that will later result in an increase of motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, in both leaders and followers.
The essence of transformational theories is that leaders transform their followers through their inspirational nature and charismatic personalities.
Transformational Leadership theory
a series of interacting, interconnected components of a larger career support system. While components may vary, these are some of the more common ones:
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Career development ecosystem
