Models and Theories of Management and Leadership Britt

Models and Theories of Management and Leadership Britt Andreatta, Ph. D.

Theories Over Time

Genetic Theory § Original theory of leadership § Based on fiefdom model in Europe § Leaders are born into leadership roles as landowners (e. g. , Duke, Count, Prince, etc. ) § “Who’s your daddy? ”

Trait Theory It’s about the traits… § Developed in WWII § Based on study of best officers in military (skewed sample) § Failed to develop finite list § Some qualities of the best leaders were: male, white, Protestant, tall, good looking… § Modern version is multiple intelligences

Multiple Intelligences § § § § § Logical-mathematical Spatial Linguistic Bodily-kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal > “Emotional intelligence” Intrapersonal Naturalistic Existential

Behavioral Theories It’s about how leaders behave… § Mc. Gregor’s XY Theory § Lewin’s Model § Ouchi’s Z Theory

Situational Theories § It’s about the situation… § Fiedler’s Contingency Model § House’s Path-Goal Theory § Hersey & Blanchard’s Situational Model

Power Influence Theories It’s about the role of power… § House’s Charismatic Leadership § Hollander’s Transactional Model § Hollander’s Social Exchange Model § Social Change Model & Grassroots Leadership

Transformational Theories It’s about transformation… § Theory F § Kouzes & Posner’s Exemplary Practices Model

Transformational Theories It’s about transformation… § most modern model, seen as best model for today’s businesses § idealized influence § inspirational motivation § intellectual stimulation § individualized consideration

Organizational Development § Not part of leadership theories but intimately related § Lewin’s Collaborative Change Process § Argyris’ Concept of Action Science § Weisbord’s Model § Beckhard’s Assumptions § Senge’s Disciplines