LEADERSHIP THEORIES

AND STYLES
Directing
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the
learners will be able to
1. Enumerate and describe the
different styles of leadership
Directing
Leading is a complex process. It involves
influencing others to accomplish a
mission, task, or goal. There are a number
of leadership theories and style as that
describe the characteristics and behavior
of successful leaders and that he can
apply in various situation.
Great Man Theory
•Leaders are born to
become leaders
Trait Theory
Leaders possess
certain positive traits
that enable them to
become leaders
Behaviorist Theory
Place more emphasis
on the behavior of
leaders
Participative Leadership
Emphasizes the role of
leaders and other
participants in decision
making
Situational Leadership
Considers that leadership styles
are specific to a particular
situation, and that leaders adopt
their actions and behavior to
whatever situation they are in.
Situational Leadership
Considers that leadership styles
are specific to a particular
situation, and that leaders adopt
their actions and behavior to
whatever situation they are in.
Contingency Theory
It requires leaders to analyze a
particular situation and identify
the variables that would
determine the most effective
leadership style that will address
the given situation
Transactional Theory
Considers the relationship
between followers and leaders
as key to achieving goals.
Leaders should give equal
treatment and due recognition
to their members
Transformational Theory
Emphasizes the concept of
change and believes that leaders
are tasked to provide direction
and implement changes through
performance and the attainment
of goals.
“Management is efficiency in
climbing the ladder of success;
leadership determines whether
the ladder is leaning against the
right wall.”
-Stephen R. Covey
Written Work 2-3
•Do you think a leader should
adopt a certain leadership style
or should he or she be more
flexible in exercising leadership?
Explain your answer.