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Development of Modern Leadership Theories
Trait Theory
Behavioural Theory
Spiritual
Leadership Situational Theory
encompassing of Leadership
Servant, encompassing
• This theory is based on leaders Visionary and Transformational,
• This theory argued
who are driven by their inner- Ethical Charismatic, and
consciousness and demonstrates Leadership Path-goal that when situation
Leadership demand leadership
highest level of skills, character,
vision, ethics and values. role few are able to do
that role effectively
while others fail.
Trait Theory
In the 1930’s and 1940’s, trait theories were developed
by psychologists looking for personality, social, physical
or intellectual traits that were universally associated with
leadership success.
The search for specific traits or characteristics that
differentiate leaders from nonleaders dominated the
early research efforts in the study of leadership.
Six traits consistently found in successful leaders were
drive, desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-
confidence, intelligence, and job-relevant knowledge.
Behavioural Theory
Between the 1940’s and 1960’s behavioural theories emerged as trait
theory neglected the importance of action or behaviour.