Discuss the theories of Leadership

1.Fielder's theory of leadership where he came up with contingency model. This theory was meant to enable leaders to diagnose both leadership style and organization situation. Fiedler Theory identified that there are style of leadership which include relationship – oriented or task- oriented relationship, leader is then answered with employing employees and task-oriented leaders is primarily motivated by task accomplishment. This leadership model present three key elements according to situation. This implies that leadership can change according to situation hence one can conclude that leadership is not always born since that we can learn according to situation and adopt appropriately.


2.The Path-Goal theory the theory suggests that the main function of the leader is to clarify and set goals with subordinates, here the leader help to find the best path for achieving the goals and removed obstacles. The theory proposes that situational factors contributing to effective leadership should be considered. Such factors includes self-confidence, and abilities; and the work environment; including such component of employment like the tasks, the reward system and the relationship with the co- workers.

3.Theory x and theory y of Douglas McGregor ( 1906- 64)

In this theories illustrate the behavior of managers that subscribes to the respective theories pattern for instance managers that subscribe to x assumption believe that the typical worker lacks ambition is self centered, indifferent to the welfare of the organization, and will avoid work if possible this then call for strict control and therefore there is tendency to adopt autocratic style of leadership to make employees undertake the responsibilities . the managers who subscribe to theory y believe that employees normally do not require coercion in order to perform their work , employee can exercise their self direction and self control hence this kind of managers are likely to adopt a participatory approach in their leadership.(Rogers B, 1997).

4. Vroom and Yetton's contingency theory model this theory provided by Vroom and Yetton analyze leadership based on two main aspects of a leader?s decision that is quality and acceptance. Quality here is referring to quality decisions or the rationality of decision on group performance. Decision acceptance refers to motivation and commitment of group members in implementing decision and the time require to make decision. Vroom suggests five main management decision styles which includes autocratic where a manager leader makes all the decisions alone with involving anyone and getting information from subordinate and make decision alone. Another suggestion of vroom is a consultative leadership in which shares Another suggestion of vroom is a consultative leadership in which shares problem with the subordinates and individual. The leader then makes decision that may or may not reflect the influence of subordinates. The other aspects vroom and Yetton is about the group where they suggested that the problem is shared with subordinates as a group. The leader the act as a chairperson of the group rather than an advocate of his or her views. Therefore together with the subordinates the leaders generates and evaluate alternatives and attempt to reach a consensus on a solution

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marto answered the question on March 4, 2019 at 09:06