Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Leadership theories are mainly categorized into Trait Theory, Behaviour Theory, and Contingency Theory. Trait theory, also known as the ‘great man’ theory, is focused on the characteristics of leaders. Some argue that leadership styles are fixed, something that has caused differing opinions.

Contingency Theory 65

Contingency Theory Leadership Styles Leadership Definition 65

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

In the same manner, situational leadership theory builds upon contingency theory. Situational leadership defines four leadership styles: S1 (high-directive but low-supportive), S2 (high-directive and high-supportive), S3 (low-directive but high supportive) and S4 (low-directive and low-supportive).

Situational Leadership 74

Situational Leadership Contingency Theory Hersey Blanchard 74

CO2

APRIL 20, 2012

PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP THEORY. The id ea of a participative leadership style arises from the work of Dr. Rensis Likert in 1967. Likert proposed several types of leadership styles including exploitative authoritative, benevolent authoritative, consultative, and participative. CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP THEORY.

Leadership 131

Leadership Contingency Theory Leadership Styles Proposal 131

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The model outlines five main plots on the managerial grid: authority-compliance (9,1), country club management (1,9), impoverished management (1,1), middle-of-the-road management (5,5) and team management (9,9). In addition to enhancing understanding of leadership, style theory is supported by a large body of research.

Contingency Theory 92

Contingency Theory Consensus Compliance Leadership Styles 92