The Great Man Theory

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The Great Man Theory

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The Great Man Theory

1 . Describe the attributes and style of the Great Man theory

It can be easily accepted that the Great Man theory is the most "intrinsic " of all leadership theories . Its critics even described the theory as primitive and childish . It is loaded with assumptions such as the notion that leaders are born not made

2 . Select a leadership theory that matches your personal preferences

The Participative Leadership theory

is undeniably one of the most effective . It is common knowledge that to be a good leader , one should be a great follower . This particular approach to leadership gives leaders the chance to learn more about their group . Moreover , it promotes democratic working environment where people would be empowered by the thought that their efforts and ideas are of importance to the group

3 . Describe what employees who followed the `Great Man` might currently be doing `wrong

The theory is simply not proactive enough . For example , those who employ the theory have unrealistic expectations towards their leader They are so fixated to the idea that their leader is such a great man ' that they may overlook that their leader is still just man with limitations

4 . Explain how you will guide them to understand your expectations

The Great Man theory is simply unscientific , or for a stronger term , it is unreliable . It should be explained to them that the group 's goals...