Critical Analysis of Leadership Theories from Northouse (2007)

Majority of theories of this field generally accept that fact that those social interactions that are rewarding are viewed by the participants as more beneficial than those which are costly and hence the former is likely to continue and evolve further

Validating the concept of Hollander and Northouse (2007s ) discusses the concept of "idiosyncrasy credit " which relates follower evaluations to leader legitimacy . When followers toe the vision , direction and guidance of leaders , then they help leaders to earn evaluative credits that allow them to innovate , introduce new concepts and suggest strategies that

br deviate from traditional approaches of the group or organization . Hence a responsive following enables leaders to act idiosyncratically . Leaders earn credits when the groups under them demonstrate regular competency in achieving its goals and conforming to group norms . A compliant , but effective and result oriented group on one hand attests it 's commitment to legitimacy of the leader and on other , enables the leader , competent and trustworthy , to act as a vehicle for the group to move forward

`Idiosyncratic credit ' has significant value in leadership because if the leader 's attempts at innovative strategies are successful , it immediately translates into substantial gains in terms of more credits status , and influence , which swiftly passes down to group However , in case of failure in innovations , there is erosion in credits

Multiple researches have tried to study the source of a leader 's authority in models of An idiosyncrasy credit . Hollander Julian , 1970 conducted a number of studies comprising appointed and elected leaders It confirmed the notion that whereas elected leaders enjoyed greater legitimacy and enjoyed more authority as compared by nominated leader the fact that they depended upon group 's decision to continue as leader also made them vulnerable to criticism and undermined their capacity in reversing group 's decision...