Ch_18_Leadership_s.pptxVIP

Ch 18. LeadershipLearning objectivesDefine leader and leadership.Compare and contrast early theories of leadership.Describe the three major contingency theories of leadership.Describe contemporary views of leadership.Discuss contemporary issues affecting leadership.I. Who are Leaders and What is Leadership?Who Are Leaders and What Is Leadership?Leader - Someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority.Leadership - What leaders do; the process of influencing a group to achieve goals.Ideally, all managers should be leaders.II. Early Leadership TheoriesEarly Leadership TheoriesTr