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Leadership Theory Matrix

Complete the Leadership Theory Matrix by providing a detailed description and an example or examples. See the Example provided in the first row.

Note. Answers shown in red are provided for example purposes only.

Theory Focus Theory Description Example(s) Heroic or charismatic leaders. "Great man" theories.

The capacity for leadership is inherent. These theories held the underlying concept that great leaders are born, not made (Northouse, 2014) Based on the study of people who were great leaders in history "focused on identifying innate qualities and characteristics possessed by great social, political, and military leaders (Northouse, p 19) and making assumptions about all based on a few. Personality characteristics...