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Leadership
What is leadership?
Stable Turbulent
Manager Leader
The Evolution of
Leadership Research
1900: Traits approaches
1990s
1960: Contingency theories
The Evolution of
Leadership Research (Cont.)
Contingency Theories
(person x situation)
Fiedler’s
contingency House’s
theory path-goal
Behaviors (enduring theory
(task and personality-like (behavior
Traits people) qualities) repertoire)
Intelligence Drive
Dominance Desire to lead
Self-confidence Honesty/integrity
Energy Self-confidence
Task-relevant Cognitive ability
knowledge Knowledge of the business
Traits Behavioral
Leadership
requirements of
an organization
Contingency
Alternative views
Assess person
Vision, charisma, knowledge and situation
Women, Men, and Leadership
• Do women and men exhibit different
leadership behavior?
– Women: nurturing and caring
– Men: competitive and aggressive