Leadership Comparison Matrix
Comparison Matrix Paper 2
Grand Canyon University
LDR
Danny Pondy
July 20, 2013
Introduction and Purpose of Trait and Skills Theory
We have as many definitions of leadership as there are persons who have tried to define leadership. The definition of leadership trait theory by Derue, D. Scott, Nahrgang, Jennifer D., Wellman, Ned, Humphrey, Stephen E., who reviews and correlates the research on leader traits and behaviors, and takes measures toward a differentiated theory of how leader traits and behaviors influence leadership effectiveness. Utilizing a three-stage process: 1.) a narrative review of the literature, a theoretical model was developed that organizes the current literature and models leader traits and behaviors affects …show more content…
It began with an examination of identifying qualities of great persons. Leadership skills at that time were esteemed to be a privilege of birth: leaders were born, not made (Kirkpatrick & Locke, 1996; Cawthon, 1996). One had to be of the right breed to lead; all others had to be led. No matter the amount of yearning or learning, one’s destiny could not change. The beginning of the paradigm shifted to include the impetus of situations on leadership. Recalling the critical role of traits in effective leadership is currently a re-paradigm shift (Bryman, 1992; Lord, DeVader, & Alliger, 1986). The trait approach of leadership is currently having a rebirth with researchers. In 1991, Kirkpatrick and Locke asserted that non-leaders converge on six traits: drive, the desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, cognitive ability, and knowledge of the …show more content…
There were meta-analysis, many traits studied and yielding unsubstantial results. Germain, did not clarify why personality is linked to leadership. Lastly, is situational specificity? For instance, if one is high on an extraversion and an openness measure, are they effective across the board? Research shows that trait theory suffers from the need to outline the trait(s) that make up leadership at the expertise level and of describing which traits work best in which specific situations. The Lack of definition of the variables scientifically does not indicate a need to elimination the
Grand Canyon University
LDR
Danny Pondy
July 20, 2013
Introduction and Purpose of Trait and Skills Theory
We have as many definitions of leadership as there are persons who have tried to define leadership. The definition of leadership trait theory by Derue, D. Scott, Nahrgang, Jennifer D., Wellman, Ned, Humphrey, Stephen E., who reviews and correlates the research on leader traits and behaviors, and takes measures toward a differentiated theory of how leader traits and behaviors influence leadership effectiveness. Utilizing a three-stage process: 1.) a narrative review of the literature, a theoretical model was developed that organizes the current literature and models leader traits and behaviors affects …show more content…
It began with an examination of identifying qualities of great persons. Leadership skills at that time were esteemed to be a privilege of birth: leaders were born, not made (Kirkpatrick & Locke, 1996; Cawthon, 1996). One had to be of the right breed to lead; all others had to be led. No matter the amount of yearning or learning, one’s destiny could not change. The beginning of the paradigm shifted to include the impetus of situations on leadership. Recalling the critical role of traits in effective leadership is currently a re-paradigm shift (Bryman, 1992; Lord, DeVader, & Alliger, 1986). The trait approach of leadership is currently having a rebirth with researchers. In 1991, Kirkpatrick and Locke asserted that non-leaders converge on six traits: drive, the desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, cognitive ability, and knowledge of the …show more content…
There were meta-analysis, many traits studied and yielding unsubstantial results. Germain, did not clarify why personality is linked to leadership. Lastly, is situational specificity? For instance, if one is high on an extraversion and an openness measure, are they effective across the board? Research shows that trait theory suffers from the need to outline the trait(s) that make up leadership at the expertise level and of describing which traits work best in which specific situations. The Lack of definition of the variables scientifically does not indicate a need to elimination the