LEADERSHIP

Leadership

Leadership, a critical management skill, is the ability to motivate a group of people toward a common goal.

1. “Great Man” Theories

Great Man theories assume that the capacity for leadership is inherent – that great leaders are born, not made. The term “Great Man” was used because leadership was thought of primarily as a male quality, especially in terms of military leadership.

2. Trait Theories
Trait theory assumes that people inherit certain qualities and traits that make them better suited to leadership. Trait theories often identify particular personality or behavioral characteristics shared by leaders.
3. Contingency Theories
Contingency theories of leadership focus on particular variables related to the environment that might determine which particular style of leadership is best suited for the situation. According to this theory, no leadership style is best in all situations. Success depends upon a number of variables, including the leadership style, qualities of the followers, and aspects of the situation.

4. Situational Theories
Situational theories propose that leaders choose the best course of action based upon situational variable. Different styles of leadership may be more appropriate for certain types of decision-making.

5. Behavioral Theories
Behavioral theories of leadership are based upon the belief that great leaders are made, not born. Rooted in behaviorism, this leadership theory focuses on the actions of leaders, not on mental qualities or internal states. According to this theory, people can learn to become leaders through teaching and observation.

6. Participative Theories
Participative leadership theories suggest that the ideal leadership style is one that takes the input of others into account. These leaders encourage participation and contributions from group members and help group members feel more relevant and committed to the decision-making process. In participative theories, however, the leader retains the right to allow the input of others.

7. Management Theories
Management theories, also known as “Transactional theories”, focus on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance. These theories base leadership on a system of reward and punishment. Managerial theories are often used in business; when employees are successful, they are rewarded; when they fail, they are reprimanded or punished.

8. Relationship Theories
Relationship theories, also known as “Transformational theories”, focus upon the connections formed between leaders and followers. These leaders motivate and inspire people by helping group members see the importance and higher good of the task. Transformational leaders are focused on the performance of group members, but also want each person to fulfill his or her potential. These leaders often have high ethical and moral standards.

Reaction of a 12-year old High school student from public school regarding the leadership in our country.
Sa ating bansa ay kinakailangan ng mabuti, masipag, matalino, tapat responsable at kung anu-ano pang mga katangian ng isang leader o mamumuno sa ating bansa. Kinakailangan ito upang mapatakbo ng maayos ang kalagayan ng ating bansa.

Kung ako ang tatanungin kung sino para sa akin ang gusto kong maging leader o mamuno ng ating bansa, ang pipiliin ko ay si Ferdinand Marcos, kung sya ay nabubuhay pa sa kasalukuyansya ang aking gusto kahit hindi pa ako tao noong sya ay naging pangulo ng bansa. Noong si Ferdinand Marcos pa ang pangulo ng bansa maraming may ayaw sa marshall law ngunit ng dahil sa batas na ipinatupad ni Marcos, maayos at maganda ang pamumuhay ng mga mamamayan. Noong si Marcos ang namumuno ng bansa, kayang bilihin ng mga mamamayan ang kanilang mga pangangailangan dahil sa mura ng mga bilihin. Maayos ang takbo ng bansa sapagkat walang masyadong krimen na nagaganap at wala ring mga tambay sa lansangan ng dis-oras ng gabi ng dahil sa maaga ang curfew.

Sa ating bansa talagang kinakailangan natin ng magaling na leader o mamumuno upang gumanda ang kalagayan ng bansa.