Leadership Matrix
Resources: Leadership Theories Grading Guide
As a leader, you often need to display or clarify a concept. A matrix is a grid that contains information and offers a visual model of ideas. For this assignment, you will create a matrix that explains leadership theories.
Research the following five leadership theories, and include these in your matrix. Use the provided Leadership Theories Matrix:
Trait theories of leadership
Behavioral theories of leadership
Contingency models of leadership
Skills approaches to leadership
Situational methods of leadership
Develop the definition and characteristics of various leadership theories and approaches to leadership (trait leadership, behavioral leadership, contingency leadership, skills leadership, and situational leadership).
Provide one or more examples to support the definition or characteristics of each form of leadership.
Write out your explanations in each section using about 350 words for each section.
Format your Leadership Theory Matrix with the template and consistent with APA guidelines.
University of Phoenix Material
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Leadership Theories Matrix
Complete the following sections using the provided matrix template.
Develop a leadership theories matrix that describes the definition and characteristics of various leadership theories and approaches to leadership (trait leadership, behavioral leadership, contingency leadership, skills leadership and situational leadership).
Provide one or more examples to support the definition or characteristics of each form of leadership.
Write out your explanations in each section; each section should contain about 350 words.
Format your matrix consistent with APA guidelines.
References
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ANSWER
University of Phoenix Material s
| Theory | Definition/Characteristics | Examples | ||
| Trait Leadership |
The trait leadership centers on varying personalities, characteristics, and traits that are associated with effective leadership(Nawaz and Khan, 2016). Therefore, these are different patterns of individual characteristics that lead to effective leadership across a group.
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Steve Jobs the founder of Apple Inc. had a personality that enabled him to influence others. His vision is one of the great inspirations that made people desire following him. Steve Job used to hold different traits such as self-confidence, persistence, intelligence, integrity, determination, tolerance, and cooperation. | ||
| Behavioral
Leadership |
Behavioral leadership theory states that a leader’s success is grounded on their actions while responding to certain situations. Therefore, this entails examining the behaviors and actions of a leader while reacting to a specific situation (Nawaz and Khan, 2016).
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Jeff Bezos the CEO of Amazon had a great influence on others since he paid attention to the interest of others and is known to be a task-oriented leader. His leadership is known for his committed association and relationship with his followers. | ||
| Contingency
Leadership |
Contingency leadership defines a leader as one dependent on a style that is suitable for a certain circumstance (Kibbe, 2019). This emphasizes on a leader’s personality and the situation in which they operate.
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Bill Gates is one of the contingency leaders who is known for prioritizing the establishment and maintenance of relationships. The situation that Bill Gates deals with is to focus on leader-member relations and task structure. He is an effective leader who can hand and respond to particular situations. | ||
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Leadership |
Skills leadership argues that knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for a leader to be effective. Certain abilities, knowledge, and skills can be developed and learned. This approach determines the success of a leader upon what they can achieve.
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Mark Zuckerberg is one of the well-known skill leaders since he possesses both human and conceptual skills. For instance, his conceptual skills are effective since he has offered many ideas to Facebook and demonstrated knowledge and problem-solving skills. | ||
| Situational Leadership |
Situational leadership entails the flexibility of a leader to assess the workplace to choose the leadership style that is suitable for the goals and circumstances (Kibbe, 2019). The leader is not grounded on certain skills but adapts a management style for the existing requirements within the organization.
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General George Patton is one of the highest rank leaders in the American military that used the situational leadership style. His war tactics and approach entailed examining and analyzing the situation to plan or change plans for the course of action. | ||
Leadership Theories Matrix
References
Kibbe, M. R. (2019). Leadership theories and styles. In Leadership in Surgery (pp. 27-36). Springer, Cham.
Nawaz, Z. A. K. D. A., & Khan_ PhD, I. (2016). Leadership theories and styles: A literature review. Leadership, 16(1), 1-7.
