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What is the primary focus of Universalist theories of leadership?
What is the primary focus of Universalist theories of leadership?
According to Stogdill and Coons, how many distinct categories of leadership behaviours are identified?
According to Stogdill and Coons, how many distinct categories of leadership behaviours are identified?
What is the main goal of Adaptive Leadership?
What is the main goal of Adaptive Leadership?
What is the example used by Heifitz to illustrate Adaptive Leadership?
What is the example used by Heifitz to illustrate Adaptive Leadership?
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What is a characteristic of great leaders according to the 'Great Person Theory'?
What is a characteristic of great leaders according to the 'Great Person Theory'?
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What is the limitation of traditional leadership forms?
What is the limitation of traditional leadership forms?
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What are the three levels of leadership according to James Scouller's 3 Ps of Leadership model?
What are the three levels of leadership according to James Scouller's 3 Ps of Leadership model?
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What is the focus of Fiedler's Theory of Leadership Effectiveness?
What is the focus of Fiedler's Theory of Leadership Effectiveness?
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What is the purpose of the LPC scale in Fiedler's Theory of Leadership Effectiveness?
What is the purpose of the LPC scale in Fiedler's Theory of Leadership Effectiveness?
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What are the two key concepts in Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Theory of Leadership?
What are the two key concepts in Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Theory of Leadership?
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What is meant by 'maturity' in Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Theory of Leadership?
What is meant by 'maturity' in Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Theory of Leadership?
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How many types of leader behaviour are identified in Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Theory of Leadership?
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Study Notes
Traditional and Modern Theories of Leadership
- Universalist theories of leadership focus on personal qualities shared by great leaders, such as charisma and interpersonal skills.
- The 'Great Person Theory' by Woods (1913) argues that great leaders are born, not made, and that their qualities inspire and lead others.
Behaviouralist Theories
- Behaviouralist theories look at specific behaviours shown by leaders, rather than their personal qualities.
- Stogdill & Coons from Ohio State University identified two distinct categories of leadership behaviours.
Adaptive Leadership
- Adaptive Leadership is the art of mobilising people to tackle tough issues, adapt, and thrive in complex organisations.
- Heifitz et al. (2009) conceptualised adaptive leadership, which involves 6 key principles.
- Adaptive Leadership involves inspiring people to explore their biases and consider different perspectives, as seen in the '12 Angry Men' movie.
The 3 Ps of Leadership
- James Scouller's (2011) 3 Ps of Leadership model includes Public leadership, Private leadership, and Personal leadership.
- Personal leadership involves leadership skills, beliefs, emotions, and subconscious behaviour, and is seen as the most powerful level.
Evaluations: Nature vs. Nurture
- Individual vs. Situational theories have been applied to real-life organisations, producing positive effects.
Leadership Style
- Fiedler's (1967) Theory of Leadership Effectiveness focuses on the interaction between leadership style and situation.
- The Theory proposes that different leadership styles are effective in different situations and organisations.
- The LPC (Least Preferred Co-worker) scale measures leadership effectiveness, with low scores indicating task-orientation and high scores indicating relationship-orientation.
The Situational Theory of Leadership
- Hersey & Blanchard's (1988) Situational Theory of Leadership proposes that there is no single effective leadership style.
- An effective leader must adapt their leadership style to suit the situation and group maturity.
- The theory identifies 4 types of leader behaviour, dependent on the group's maturity level.
- Maturity is the capacity to set high but attainable goals and take responsibility for tasks.
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Explore the fundamental principles of leadership theories, including Universalist and Behaviouralist approaches. Learn about the 'Great Person Theory' and how it relates to leadership qualities.
