3. The action of leading
a group of people or
an organization
Leadership
4. Chester Barnard
Chester Barnard (1983) defined leadership as the
ability of a person in person in position of authority to
influence others to behave in such a manner that
goals are achieve
7. • Trait Theory
• Behavioral Theory
• Participative Theory
• Situational Theory
• Transactional Theory
• Transformational
Theory
6 Several theories of
leadership
8. Trait Theory
Trait theories of leadership identify the specific
personality traits that distinguish leaders from
non-leaders. They are based on the premise
that leaders are 'born, not made
Several theories of
leadership
9. Behavioral Theory
The behavioral leadership theory focuses on
how leaders behave, and assumes that these traits
can be copied by other leaders. Sometimes called the
style theory, it suggests that leaders aren't born
successful, but can be created based on
learnable behavior
Several theories of
leadership
11. Situational Theory
The situational theory of
leadership suggests that no
single leadership style is best. Instead, it
depends on which type of leadership and
strategies are best-suited to the task.
Several theories of
leadership
12. Transactional Theory
Transactional leadership theory is based
on the idea that managers give employees
something they want in exchange for
getting something they want.
Several theories of
leadership
13. Transformation Theory
Transformational leadership is a theory
of leadership where a leader works with
teams to identify needed change, creating
a vision to guide the change through
inspiration, and executing the change in
tandem with committed members of a
group; it is an integral part of the Full
Range Leadership Model. Several theories of
leadership
16. Leadership is situational
Three basic axioms of leadership
Situational Leadership is not based on a specific
skill of the leader; instead, he or she modifies
the style of management to suit the
requirements of the organization.
17. Leadership is situational
Leadership is non-
hierarchical
Three basic axioms of leadership
In a non-hierarchical organization, you divide your
subordinates into teams based on the needs of your
current work. By eliminating layers of managers, you
speed up decision-making and lower administrative costs.
18. Leadership is situational
Leadership is non-
hierarchical
Leadership is relational
Three basic axioms of leadership
Relational Leadership refers to a model or perspective
on leadership that focuses on the idea
that leadership effectiveness has to do with the ability of
the leader to create positive relationships within the
organization.