Leadership theories

Question 1

What are the 7 leadership theories?

Answer 1

Greatman theory
Trait theory 
Style and behaviour
Transactional 
Transformational
Situational
Process leadership

Question 2

What is greatmans theory?

Answer 2

Leaders are born and not developed, intelligence, courage, confidence etc

Question 3

What is trait theory?

Answer 3

Natural qualities create good leaders eg. Good listeners or communicators may not be best leader

Question 4

What is style and behaviour?

Answer 4

Focuses on how leaders behave, and assumes that the traits can be copied by other leaders

Question 5

What is transactional?

Answer 5

Effective leadership – results focused and hierarchical. Prioritise order

Question 6

What is transformational?

Answer 6

Relationship theory, positive relationship between leaders and team members

Question 7

What is situational?

Answer 7

Best type of leader adapts to situations. Can command, coach, persuade, participate, delegate etc.

Question 8

What is process leadership?

Answer 8

Leadership is an event that depends on the interaction between the leader and follower