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3. Leadership Theories
Trait Theories
Contingency Theories
Situational Theories
Behavioral Theories
Participative Theories
Management Theories
Relationship Theories

4. Trait Theories
oExplain distinctive characteristics
accounting for leadership.
oExamples:
High energy level
Appearance
Aggressiveness
Persuasiveness
Dominance
Self-reliance

5. Contingency Theories
oProblems unique, so no
particular style fits all.
oSuccess depends upon
no. of variables
1. Leadership style
2. Quality of followers
3. Other situational
aspects

6. Situational Theories
oAction as per situation
oStyle in sync with the type of
decision making requirement
(Authoritarian, Democratic, etc.)

7. Behavioral Theories
oLeaders are made not
born
oFocus upon actions
oCan learn to become
leaders through
teaching and
observations

8. Participative Theories
oOthers are give equal
importance
oParticipation from group
members encouraged
oHowever the power vests with
the leader

9. Management Theories
oAlso known as Transactional
oFocuses more upon supervision,
organization and group performance
oFirst described by Max Webber then
researched upon by Benard Bass

10. Relationship Theories
oTransformational Theory
oFocuses more upon the connections
formed between leaders and
followers
oHere both organization and
individual growth are given due
importance
oHigh on Moral and Ethical values