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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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. Intro to Leadership Theory.

Contingency Theory 74

Contingency Theory Situational Leadership Leadership Styles Motivation 74

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MARCH 18, 2010

Bass, added to the work of Burns by explaining the psychological mechanisms that underlie transformational and transactional leadership. Regardless, transformational leadership theory is a valuable and widely used approach to studying and teaching leadership. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory.

Contingency Theory 111

Contingency Theory Leadership Compliance Leadership Styles 111

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APRIL 1, 2010

Unlike many approaches to leadership, which offer suggestions on how top-level leaders can influence and motivate those further down the hierarchy, servant leaders puts its emphasis on collaboration, trust, empathy and ethics. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory.

Greenleaf 114

Greenleaf Contingency Theory Servant Leader Leadership 114

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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. Path-goal theory is a contingency theory, in that it predicts how leaders style will interact with follower needs and the nature of the task.

Goal 84

Goal Contingency Theory Expectancy Theory Leadership Styles 84

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Perhaps the most useful strength of skill theory is that it places issue effective leadership performance on learned (and learnable) skills rather than on traits. In this way, leadership is available to anyone. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory. A Word on Theory. Trait Theory.

Skills 116

Skills Katz Contingency Theory Reference 116

CO2

APRIL 20, 2012

SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORY. Situational theories of leadership generally propose that leaders choose the best course of action based on variables that change from situation to situation. CONTINGENCY THEORY OF LEADERSHIP. CHARISMATIC LEADERSHIP THEORY.

Leadership 131

Leadership Contingency Theory Leadership Styles Proposal 131