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Learning Resources

Readings

• Course Text: Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership: Theory and practice(8th ed.). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
  • Chapter 6, "Path-Goal Theory"
  • Chapter 7, "Leader-Member Exchange Theory"
• Book Excerpt: Northouse, P. G. (2013). Leadership: Theory and practice(6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Contingency Theories of Leadership
• Article: Fielder, F. E. (1972). How do you make leaders more effective? Organizational Dynamics, 1(2), 2-18.
  Use the Business Source Premier database, and search using the article's Accession Number: 5750659

Optional Readings

• Course Text: Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership: Theory and practice(8th ed.). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
• • Chapter 4, "Behavioral Approach”
  • Chapter 5, "Situational Approach"

Leadership Theories

There are a number of leadership theories, some that focus on the relationship between leaders and followers and others that focus on specific traits, skills, and abilities related to effective leadership. For this Discussion, you will explore similarities and differences among three of the most well-known leadership theories: contingency, path-goal, and leader-member exchange.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review Chapters 6 and 7 in the course text, Leadership: Theory and Practice.
• Review the book excerpt Contingency Theories of Leadership
• Review the article "How Do You Make Leaders More Effective?"
• Consider the contingency, path-goal, and leader-member exchange theories.
• Select two leadership theories and think about how they are similar to and different from each other.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4a comparison (similarities and differences) of two leadership theories. Then explain any conclusions you might draw from your comparison.