Theories of Leadership

1. Prepared by,
Mrs. Rijo Lijo.

2.  This theory suggests that leaders have some
inborn traits. They have certain set of
characteristics that are crucial for inspiring
others towards a common goal. A successful
leader is supposed to have the following
traits- good personality, tirelessness,
capacity to read other‘s mind, ability to
make quick decision, courage, persuasion,
intelligence, reliability, imagination.

3.  This focuses on what leaders do in relational
and contextual terms. The achievement of
satisfactory performance measures requires
supervisors to pursue effective relationships
with their subordinates, while
comprehending the factors in the work
environment that influence outcomes.

4.  This theory describes the relationship
between leaders and followers. New
concepts such as empowerment, inspiration
motivation and social learning are present.
This refers to a process whereby the leader
attends to the needs and motives of
followers so that interaction raises to high
levels of motivation and morality.

5.  This theory believes that leadership
effectiveness depended on the relationship
among the leaders task at hand, their
interpersonal skills and the favorableness the
work situation. This theory considers the
challenge of situation and encourages an
adaptive leadership style to complement the
issue being faced.