ALE KEY POINTS Flashcards
popularized in the 19th century, posits that extraordinary individuals possess inherent traits that make them natural leaders
Great man theory
It suggests that leaders are born, not made, and their exceptional qualities set them apart from the rest of society.
Great man theory
While historically influential, the theory has been criticized for its lack of ___ and ___
lack of empirical evidence and oversimplification of leadership dynamics.
argue that it overlooks the importance of contextual factors and the role of followership in shaping leadership outcomes.
Critics
suggests that certain inherent characteristics or traits differentiate effective leaders from non-leaders.
Trait theory of leadership
have identified various traits such as intelligence, charisma, confidence, and decisiveness as indicative of leadership potential.
Scholars
Scholars have identified various traits such as
intelligence, charisma, confidence, and decisiveness
Scholars have identified various traits such as intelligence, charisma, confidence, and decisiveness as
indicative of leadership potential.
refers to a transitional period between two leadership regimes,
Interregnum period
The interregnum period refers to a transitional period between two leadership regimes, often marked by
uncertainty and instability.
During such periods, power vacuums emerge, leading to political, social, and sometimes economic turbulence.
Interregnum period
a foundational concept in social sciences, examines the mechanisms through which individuals or groups exert influence over others.
Power theory
Power theory encompasses various perspectives,
structural, relational, and psychological dimensions of power.
Scholars such that have contributed to the rich tapestry of power theory, offering insights into its manifestations and effects on society.
Max Weber, Michel Foucault, and Hannah Arendt
emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the limitations of trait theories.
Behavioral leadership theories
Notable figures that pioneered this approach, shifting the focus from inherent traits to observable behaviors.
Kurt Lewin, Douglas McGregor, and Chris Argyris
leadership styles and group dynamics laid the foundation for behavioral theories, emphasizing the importance of democratic leadership and participative decision-making.
Lewin’s research
explored how different management attitudes influence employee motivation and productivity.
McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y
traces its origins to the 1960s with the pioneering work of Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard. Initially proposed as the “Life Cycle Theory of Leadership,”
Situational leadership theory
The theory posits that effective leadership depends on the readiness level of followers, which encompasses their ability and willingness to perform a task.
SLT
emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a response to the perceived limitations of earlier leadership theories.
Contingency leadership theories
Notable scholars that were instrumental in developing the Contingency leadership theories
Fred Fiedler and Paul Hersey
proposed that the effectiveness of a leader depends on the match between their leadership style and the situation.
Fiedler’s Contingency Model
further expanded on this idea, emphasizing the importance of adapting leadership styles to the readiness level of followers.
Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory
