Week 3- Apply: Comparing Leadership Theories LDR/535

Week 3- Apply: Comparing Leadership Theories

Leadership Theory Workplace Example Weaknesses Strengths

Behavioral Theory This theory shows how your behavior can be used to provide better leadership abilities. It focuses on the ability to behave depending on the situation to reach a leaders goals. The downside to this theory is that learning how to behave as a leader seems possible, but knowing when to use these behaviors in the work environment is more difficult. Also, just because a certain behavior worked in one environment doesnt mean it works in another work environment. This theory has shown that anyone can learn the behaviors necessary to become a leader. Instead of the idea that all leaders are born with certain...