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Military Leadership
Military leadership theory brings forth the discovery of many ideas regarding the application of
knowledge from a military background in a business environment. Much information was
premised on business owners, managers and employees working collectively, how to improve
communication skills, and how to define a goal and motivate others to follow it based on military
leadership. The connection between these two worlds of business and military is apparent. Many
of today's companies derive their structure and leadership model from that which is applied in the
army. The military typically has a main leader or a decision  maker, who transmits orders to
subordinates at lower levels. This model is almost identical to what is seen in many...show more
content...
There are plenty of people who possess the personality traits associated with leadership, yet many
of these people never seek out positions of leadership (Wheeler, 2000). Behavioral Theory This
theory is based on the idea that a person is not born a leader, but that a person becomes a leader
through self–development and learning. It focuses not on mental qualities or internal states, but on
the actions and behaviors of leaders. According to this theory, people can learn to become leaders
through teaching and observation (Wheeler, 2000). One can conclude that it is the converse of the
Great Man theory. Contingency Theory According to this theory, there is not a leadership style that
would be best in all situations. Contingency theory of leadership focuses on particular variables
related to the environment that might determine which particular style of leadership is best suited
for the situation. If the leader is highly effective in one situation, he or she may not necessarily be
effective in another. Success depends upon a number of variables, including qualities of the
followers, the leadership style or aspects of the situation (Wheeler, 2000). Situational Theory This
theory states that situational factors, rather than skills of leader, determine the effectiveness of
leadership. Situational theories propose that leaders choose the best course of action based upon
situational variables. Different styles of leadership are needed
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Military Leadership

  • 1. Military Leadership Military leadership theory brings forth the discovery of many ideas regarding the application of knowledge from a military background in a business environment. Much information was premised on business owners, managers and employees working collectively, how to improve communication skills, and how to define a goal and motivate others to follow it based on military leadership. The connection between these two worlds of business and military is apparent. Many of today's companies derive their structure and leadership model from that which is applied in the army. The military typically has a main leader or a decision maker, who transmits orders to subordinates at lower levels. This model is almost identical to what is seen in many...show more content... There are plenty of people who possess the personality traits associated with leadership, yet many of these people never seek out positions of leadership (Wheeler, 2000). Behavioral Theory This theory is based on the idea that a person is not born a leader, but that a person becomes a leader through self–development and learning. It focuses not on mental qualities or internal states, but on the actions and behaviors of leaders. According to this theory, people can learn to become leaders through teaching and observation (Wheeler, 2000). One can conclude that it is the converse of the Great Man theory. Contingency Theory According to this theory, there is not a leadership style that would be best in all situations. Contingency theory of leadership focuses on particular variables related to the environment that might determine which particular style of leadership is best suited for the situation. If the leader is highly effective in one situation, he or she may not necessarily be effective in another. Success depends upon a number of variables, including qualities of the followers, the leadership style or aspects of the situation (Wheeler, 2000). Situational Theory This theory states that situational factors, rather than skills of leader, determine the effectiveness of leadership. Situational theories propose that leaders choose the best course of action based upon situational variables. Different styles of leadership are needed Get more content on HelpWriting.net