After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions: What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? What do situational contingency approaches tell us about leadership? What are charismatic and transformational theories? Why are some scholar turning to complexity views? What do we know about leadership ethics? | Chapter 14 Leader Traits and Behavioral Styles Great leaders know the way 1 Chapter 14 Study Questions What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? What do situational contingency approaches tell us about leadership? What are charismatic and transformational theories? Why are some scholar turning to complexity views? What do we know about leadership ethics? Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-2 2 What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? Early Trait Approaches Trait Approach Leadership study assumes that leaders are endowed with certain traits or qualities that explain their leadership status and success. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-3 3 What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? Behavioral Leadership Approaches Leadership study focuses on identifying categories of relevant leadership behavior and examining their efforts on performance and other outcomes. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-4 4 What can we learn . | Chapter 14 Leader Traits and Behavioral Styles Great leaders know the way 1 Chapter 14 Study Questions What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? What do situational contingency approaches tell us about leadership? What are charismatic and transformational theories? Why are some scholar turning to complexity views? What do we know about leadership ethics? Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-2 2 What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? Early Trait Approaches Trait Approach Leadership study assumes that leaders are endowed with certain traits or qualities that explain their leadership status and success. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-3 3 What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? Behavioral Leadership Approaches Leadership study focuses on identifying categories of relevant leadership behavior and examining their efforts on performance and other outcomes. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-4 4 What can we learn from trait and behavioral approaches? Relations-oriented Also known as consideration, involves concern for relationship and socioemotional support. Task-oriented behavior Also known as initiating structure, involves providing direction and enforcing performance standards needed to drive production. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-5 5 What do situational contingency approaches tell us about leadership? Contingency Approaches State that the relationship between leader behavior and leadership effectiveness depends on (., “is contingent upon”) the situation. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-6 6 Figure A comprehensive contingency model Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 14-7 7 What do situational contingency approaches tell us about leadership? Directive Leadership Task-oriented, production-centered behavior that provides clarity and direction for subordinates. Supportive Leadership Relations-oriented, employee-centered behavior that promotes a friendly
