The book I choose to review and present is the autobiography of Malcolm X 1925-1965 explains the journey of this powerful journey through the eyes of Mr. Alex Haley, which was published by Ballantine Books in New York, New York in the year of 1992. The sources to support the theories defined in this review were taken from Central Michigan University library. The theories supported are good man theory, behavioral theory, transactional/power and influence theory, and reframing quadrant is reviewed for correlations. The intended target audience is those that suggest certain people are born with special leadership traits, which make them great leaders. Most experts believe that “leaders and non-leaders could be differentiated by a universal
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as the study of how leaders effectively or ineffectively ‘do’ rather than ‘who’ leaders are. (Northhouse.2016) Experts suggest that leaders engage in two primary types of behaviors; task and relationship behaviors. Malcolm X, was able to combine both of these behavioral influences and convince his followers into 1) following his lead into a new branch of Islam, 2) following his changes and to modify their perspectives on white or non-black American’s, and 3) toward a task driving contingency plan to both internal and external environments. His approach suggests that he acted in a flexible manner and was able to diagnose most adverse situations in an appropriate manner and successfully applied the appropriate styles to avoid violence during the era of racism and …show more content…
In general, a path-goal leader must be able to lead their followers toward common and designated goals. The path-goal theory can best be thought of as a process in which leaders select specific behaviors that are best suited to collaborate with the followers. The needs and the working environment are strategic to achieving the goals and objective set forth. Thus, “the leader must be well-suited to maneuver and guide the employees through their path in the obtainment of their daily work activities”. (Northouse,
as the study of how leaders effectively or ineffectively ‘do’ rather than ‘who’ leaders are. (Northhouse.2016) Experts suggest that leaders engage in two primary types of behaviors; task and relationship behaviors. Malcolm X, was able to combine both of these behavioral influences and convince his followers into 1) following his lead into a new branch of Islam, 2) following his changes and to modify their perspectives on white or non-black American’s, and 3) toward a task driving contingency plan to both internal and external environments. His approach suggests that he acted in a flexible manner and was able to diagnose most adverse situations in an appropriate manner and successfully applied the appropriate styles to avoid violence during the era of racism and …show more content…
In general, a path-goal leader must be able to lead their followers toward common and designated goals. The path-goal theory can best be thought of as a process in which leaders select specific behaviors that are best suited to collaborate with the followers. The needs and the working environment are strategic to achieving the goals and objective set forth. Thus, “the leader must be well-suited to maneuver and guide the employees through their path in the obtainment of their daily work activities”. (Northouse,