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This inquisitive contemplation brought forth the idea of Contingency theory, and moved the field of leadership theory forward by another drastic step. Developed by Fielder, Contingency theory examines the leader in conjunction with the situation the leader is in. Contingency theory is merely predictive.

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Contingency Theory Situational Leadership Leadership Styles Motivation 74

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MARCH 4, 2010

Path-goal theory is half leadership, half motivational theory. It was developed to explain how leaders motivate their followers toward a determined end. In essence, followers are on a path toward a goal, and leaders are there to help followers reach that goal through guidance, coaching and direction.

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Goal Contingency Theory Expectancy Theory Leadership Styles 84

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Transformational leadership theory is supported by nearly 30 years of research correlating transformational leadership to positive performance outcomes including individual, group and organizational level variables. Transformational leadership was the first developed and validate theory to emphasis morals and values in leadership.

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This meant that trait theory was not particularly useful for developing new leaders who lack those traits. Similar to trait theory, skills theories are leader-centric, focused on what characteristics about leaders make them effective. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory.

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Skills Katz Contingency Theory Reference 116

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MARCH 11, 2010

Leadership’s focus, then, should be on developing these dyads. As the relationship moves from stranger to partner, mutual trust, respect and obligation toward each other develops. It explains why leaders often develop “go-to” people and utilize their skills more than others. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory.

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The theories that began were also dubbed “Great man” theories since early research focused on the innate qualities of historical leaders such as Lincoln, Napoleon and Ghandi. Every trait researcher ultimately had the same aim, do develop a definitive list of the traits of leaders. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory.

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If you haven’t noticed it yet, most leadership theories build on the previous one. In the same manner, situational leadership theory builds upon contingency theory. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory. Skills Theory. Style Theory.

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Situational Leadership Contingency Theory Hersey Blanchard 74