THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

I. THE TRAIT THEORY

II. THE CHARISMATIC
LEADERSHIP THEORY
III. THE BEHAVIOURAL
THEORY
IV. THE SITUATIONAL
THEORY
V. THE FOLLOWER
THEORY
 WHAT ARE THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP

Leadership theories
define
‘qualities’ that are
considered essential for
‘effective leadership’.
These qualities include:
• Personal attributes
• Traits of leadership
• Behavior of leader
 THE TRAIT THEORY
According to this ORDWAY TEAD came up with
ten qualities they are:
theory – There are • Physical and nervous energy
certain traits and • Enthusiasm
personal qualities • Purpose and direction
which are essential • Friendliness and affection
to a successful • Integrity
leader. • Technical skills
• Intelligence
• Faith
 THE TRAIT THEORY
This theory purely believes
that the leadership traits or
personal attributes of a
successful leader are
‘inherited’ or ‘in-born’ and
these cannot be acquired
by learning.
 LIMITATIONS OF TRAIT THEORY
• Does not hold good for all
circumstances.

• Traits are not uniform and

different authors have given
different traits.

• There is no proper equilibrium to

compare different traits.

• Some outstanding leaders who

do not have the qualities
specified by the authors but have
become successful leaders
BORN OR MADE?