7. Leadership Theories and Styles
The chapter explores the significance of leadership in organizational success, particularly in Computer Science and Engineering, emphasizing its role in fostering collaboration and creativity. It examines various leadership theories and styles, equipping students with essential managerial insights. The chapter concludes with an overview of effective leadership traits and the importance of adapting leadership styles to different contexts.
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What we have learnt
- Leadership involves influencing and guiding individuals or groups towards common goals.
- Effective leaders possess key characteristics such as vision, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
- Different leadership theories and styles can be applied depending on the context and team dynamics.
Key Concepts
- -- Leadership
- The process of influencing and guiding individuals or groups towards achieving common goals.
- -- Trait Theory
- A theory suggesting that leaders are born with certain traits that make them effective, such as intelligence and self-confidence.
- -- Transformational Leadership
- A leadership style that inspires and motivates followers to achieve a shared vision through innovation and vision-driven engagement.
- -- Transactional Leadership
- A leadership approach focusing on exchanges between leader and followers, emphasizing rewards and punishments.
- -- Situational Leadership
- A model that emphasizes adapting leadership styles based on the readiness and needs of followers.
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