Learning Objectives

[1] Review trait theory research, and discuss the idea of one best style of leadership, using the Ohio State studies and the Leadership Grid® as points of reference.

[2] Explain, according to Fiedler’s contingency model, how leadership style interacts with situational control.

[3] Discuss House’s revised path–goal theory and Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership theory.

[4] Describe the difference between transactional and transformational leadership and discuss how transformational leadership transforms followers and work groups.

[5] Explain the leader–member exchange (LMX) model of leadership and the concept of shared leadership.

[6] Review the principles of servant leadership and discuss Level 5 leadership.