Leadership Theories

Effective leadership is determined by the leader, based upon certain variables

Environment determines which style of leadership is best suited for the situation

Leadership was thought of primarily as a male quality, especially in terms of military leadership and great leaders are born, not made.
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Leadership is inherent -great leaders are born, not made. The Great Man Theory is a type of this theory.

The theory that the best leaders take into account the input of others, encouraging their participation to contribute to the decision making process

Leadership is based on a system of rewards and punishments

This theory focuses on the connections made between leaders and followers and carries the belief that leaders should motivate and inspire

This theory focuses on the actions of leaders, not on personalities or characteristics they possess; the belief is that a person can become an effective leader through observation, teaching and experience. Great leaders are made, not born.

Trait and Great Man

Participative

Situational

Participative

Democratic