LDRLB

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Maybe leadership isn’t about who you are, what skills you have or how you act. This inquisitive contemplation brought forth the idea of Contingency theory, and moved the field of leadership theory forward by another drastic step. Contingency theory is merely predictive. Intro to Leadership Theory.

Contingency Theory 74

Contingency Theory Situational Leadership Leadership Styles Motivation 74

Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Later theories emphasized the behavior of leaders, including the contrast of task-oriented and people-oriented styles. This theory argues that effective leaders not only provide direction and guidance, but also act as role models and catalysts that inspire their followers to transcend their own self-interests for the greater good.

Contingency Theory 93

Contingency Theory Leadership Leadership Styles Ethics 93

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The skills theory grew from the obvious flaw in the trait approach; traits are relatively fixed. This meant that trait theory was not particularly useful for developing new leaders who lack those traits. Skills theorists sought to discover the skills and abilities that made leaders effective. Why Theory.

Skills 116

Skills Katz Contingency Theory Reference 116

LDRLB

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

LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2010

Bass’ work established that transformational leaders demonstrate four factors: individual consideration, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation (charismatic leadership) and idealized influence. Transformational leadership was the first developed and validate theory to emphasis morals and values in leadership.

Contingency Theory 111

Contingency Theory Leadership Compliance Leadership Styles 111