CHARACTERISTI

CS OF LEADERS
Chapter 12
Essentials of Organizational Behavior (14th
Ed.) by Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A.
Judge
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
Leadership is the ability to
influence a group toward the
achievement of a vision or set of
goals.
 THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP
 Trait Theory: extraversion, conscientiousness, openness &
emotional intelligence
 Behavioral Theory: initiating structure & consideration
 Contingency Theory
1. The Fiedler Model: leader-member relations, task
structure & position power
2. Situational Leadership Theory: depend on followers’
readiness
3. Path-Goal Theory: provide information, support, or
other resources necessary to achieve goals
4. Leader-Participation Model: provide a set of rules to
determine participative decision
 THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP
 Contemporary Theory
1. Leader-Member Exchange Theory: establish a special
relationship with a small group of followers
2. Charismatic Leadership: having heroic or extraordinary
leadership abilities
3. Transactional Leadership: guide followers with rules &
tasks
4. Transformational Leadership: inspire followers for the
good of the organization
 THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP
 Responsible Leadership
1. Authentic Leadership
2. Ethical Leadership
3. Servant Leadership
 Positive Leadership
1. Trust
2. Mentoring
 CHALLENGES TO OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF LEADERSHIP
• Leadership as an Attribution

• Substitutes for and Neutralizers

of Leadership

• Online Leadership
CONCLUSION
Leadership plays a central part in
understanding group behavior because it’s
the leader who usually directs us toward our
goals. Knowing what makes a good leader
should thus be valuable toward improving
group performance.
THANK
YOU

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