Leadership & Management: Theories on Leadership

Leadership Theories
Great Man Theory
born a leader, you will be a leader.
e.g Pres.Diosdado Macapagal = Pres. GMA
Leadership Trait Theory
leaders are born
leaders are discovered
leadership traits identified:
- technical mastery
- self confidence
- intelligence
- alertness
- dependability
- creativity
- personal integrity
- emotional balance
- decisiveness
- enthusiasm
Contingency Theory
Effectivenesss depends on two interacting factors: leadership style and the degree to which the situation
gives the leader control and influence , 3 things are important:
- leader - member relations
- task structure
- position of power
Most Favorable:
- good leader member relations
- high task structure
- high position power
Least Favorable:
- bad leader member relations
- low task structure
- low position power
Charismatic Theory
Charisma extraordinary power, as of working miracles a gift of grace or of God.
Contemporary Theory
is appealing especially for it embraces leadership at all levels
manager can motivate new nurses to submit feedback on how well the specific procedure are carried out
and implemented.
Situational Leadership Theory
Paul Hersey / Kenneth Blanchard (1977)
2 distinct behavioral dimensions
- initiation of structure ( task action )
- relationship of maintenance actions
Style of Leadership

- Directing: Ws of task to accomplish

- Coaching: guiding to increase capacity
- Supporting: boasting the morale
- Delegation: determine the capacity, potential and ability.
Transformation Leadership Theory
James Mac Gregor Burns ( 1978 )
concerned with day to day operation, known as transactional. The transactional leadership builds power
by doing whatever will to get more followers.
Burns calls leadership that delivers true value, integrity who is committed his vision, empower other and
trust

Transactional
Leadership
Focuses on management
task
Caretaker
Uses trade-offs to meet
goals
Shared values not
identified
Examines causes
Uses contingency
reward

Transformational
Leadership
Identify common values
Is committed
Inspires other with
vision
Has a long term vision
Looks at effect
Empowers other

Houses Path Goal Theory

leadership is a function of both structure and consideration and both are contingent on the needs of the
followers -