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Leadership

Trait, social learning and interactionist theories of leadership

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The trait perspective and great man theory, social learning theory with significant others and reinforcement, the young cricketer, the interactionist theory, and the captain who struggles when losing.

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Outline the trait perspective of leadership.

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What is the great man theory of leadership?

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Which traits does the trait perspective link with leadership?

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  1. 1

    Outline the trait perspective of leadership.

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    The trait perspective says leaders are born, not made. Leadership qualities are inherited and stable.

  2. 2

    What is the great man theory of leadership?

    Model answer

    The great man theory is a trait view that leadership is an innate quality. The theory held that leaders inherit their abilities, often from a leader parent.

  3. 3

    Which traits does the trait perspective link with leadership?

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    Traits linked with leadership include intelligence, confidence, assertiveness and charisma.

  4. 4

    Give two criticisms of the trait perspective of leadership.

    Model answer

    The trait perspective ignores the effect of the situation on leadership. The perspective cannot explain why a leader succeeds in one setting and fails in another.

  5. 5

    Outline the social learning theory of leadership.

    Model answer

    Social learning theory says leaders are made, not born. Leadership behaviour is learned by watching and copying others.

  6. 6

    How do significant others shape a leader, according to social learning theory?

    Model answer

    A young player copies the behaviour of respected coaches and captains. Copying is more likely when the model is powerful and successful.

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