Compare and contrast contingency and situational models of leadership.
Consider transformational and transactional leadership, and analyze the sources of power (e.g., expert, referent, etc.) that are associated with each. Make sure to support your answer with details regarding why you think that each has a specific type(s) of power. Provide examples to illustrate your points.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 2. Consider the question of whether leaders are born or made. In your opinion, are leaders born, or is it possible to become a leader? Integrate relevant discussions and research from your text to support your answer. Also consider your own experience as a leader and a follower.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Define leadership.
2. Compare and contrast the sources of power and provide examples of each.
3. Evaluate trait theory and the major research findings regarding traits and leadership.
4. Identify behavioral models of leadership.
5. Compare and contrast contingency and situational models of leadership.
6. Discuss transformational leadership and how it impacts followers.
7. Explain Vroom-Yetton’s approach to modeling decision-making.
8. Analyze the major findings regarding gender and leadership.
