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    15TH APRIL 2020 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY WEDNESDAY

    KUSHAGRA PRASAD
    ASST. PROF. (SOCIOLOGY)
    DBRANLU, SONEPAT

    THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

    Various theorists and the practitioners of the subject of Leadership have put ahead their
    own perspectives which further resulted in various theories of leadership. The subject of
    leadership was explored more profusely in the 20th century. Much more Social Psychological
    studies emanating from the aspect of leadership started to come after 1960s. The upheaval
    in the world order in the 20th century due to the World Wars, Cold War, the rise of leaders
    all over the globe and the advent of democracies in 1940-50s led various theorists to define
    and redefine leadership in various aspects.

    In the simplest terms. Leadership is the ability to influence a group towards the
    achievement of a goal. This particular aspect (Leadership) is essential to business,
    government and countless groups and organisations that shape the way we live, work and
    play.

    Approaches to Leadership- (Directly from the reading material)

     1st Approach- seeks to find universal personality traits that leaders have and non-
    leaders don’t.
     2nd Approach- Explain leadership in terms of the behaviour that the person is
    engaged in
     3rd Approach- Contingency Model. Evolved not only to explain the inadequacies of
    earlier theories and also to identify which of the situational factors is important for
    leadership.
     Early 20th Century- emphasis on organisational leadership. F.W. Taylor initiated time
    and motion studies to analyse work and improve performance. Most important f(x)
    under Scientific Management was to enhance the organisational effectiveness.
     Elton Mayo- Emphasised that for an organisation to enhance its effectiveness, it has
    to take into account human feelings, attitudes, processes involving interpersonal
    behaviour.
     Human Relations Approach- linked with Schein, Likert etc- emphasis on Human
    Resources Approach than the simplified approach on human relations. Focuses on-
    Human beings influenced by a set of complex and inter-related factors.
     Factors further taking into account the enormous talent, and potential that an
    individual brings to his work-place with him. Giving opportunities to utilise his talent,
    creativity etc. and adding greater responsibility as well.

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