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While many different leadership theories have developed, the Trait Theories, such as the Great Man Theories, suggest that leaders are born and not made, whereas the Behavioural, Situational Theories and Interactional theories suggest the opposite. These will help to analyse the question and try to determine if leaders have specific traits, if certain environmental factors produce leaders or if leaders possess a combination of both inherent qualities and learned behaviours.
The qualities of born leaders would include intelligence, motivation, patience, confidence, loyalty, optimism and empathy. The Great Man theory believes that leadership is inherent, that great leaders are born not made. This theory portrays great leaders as mythic, heroic …show more content…
The behavioural theory of leadership is the belief that great leaders are made, not born. Starting in behaviourism, this type of leadership theory focuses on the actions of leaders, not mental qualities or internal states of mind. This theory believes that people can learn to become leaders through teaching and observation. In studying the behavioural approach, a classic example of leadership behaviours in sport would be Michael Jordan and his game against Utah Jazz,” it’s the fifth game of the 1997 NBA finals between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz and the series is even at 2-2. Utah was won the last two home games and is playing at home again, where the team is undefeated in the play-offs, Michael Jordan, who many consider the greatest ever to have played the game, is sick with an intestinal virus and stays in bed all day because he is so weak. He looks sick out on the court, his every move appearing strained but somehow he manages to conserve his energy and focus on what he has to do to win. Micracously, he not only scores 38 points but also hits the key 3-point shot to win the game, and Chicago goes on to win the championship in six games on its home floor (with Jordan voted MVP of the play-offs). Teammate Scottie Pippen comments on Jordan’s performance: “What you saw out here tonight was an unbelievable display of courage and leadership. …show more content…
(Coach, 2015). This suggests that although great leaders possess an inherent ability to lead, it’s the hard work, dedication, and nurturing the leadership through their career over the years and the environment experiences and lessons that really develop their leadership in the future. In other research “Some people argue that good leaders are made not born. If someone wants to be a leader he can be an effective leader by improving leadership qualities such as goals, values and concepts”. (Rodrigo,
While many different leadership theories have developed, the Trait Theories, such as the Great Man Theories, suggest that leaders are born and not made, whereas the Behavioural, Situational Theories and Interactional theories suggest the opposite. These will help to analyse the question and try to determine if leaders have specific traits, if certain environmental factors produce leaders or if leaders possess a combination of both inherent qualities and learned behaviours.
The qualities of born leaders would include intelligence, motivation, patience, confidence, loyalty, optimism and empathy. The Great Man theory believes that leadership is inherent, that great leaders are born not made. This theory portrays great leaders as mythic, heroic …show more content…
The behavioural theory of leadership is the belief that great leaders are made, not born. Starting in behaviourism, this type of leadership theory focuses on the actions of leaders, not mental qualities or internal states of mind. This theory believes that people can learn to become leaders through teaching and observation. In studying the behavioural approach, a classic example of leadership behaviours in sport would be Michael Jordan and his game against Utah Jazz,” it’s the fifth game of the 1997 NBA finals between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz and the series is even at 2-2. Utah was won the last two home games and is playing at home again, where the team is undefeated in the play-offs, Michael Jordan, who many consider the greatest ever to have played the game, is sick with an intestinal virus and stays in bed all day because he is so weak. He looks sick out on the court, his every move appearing strained but somehow he manages to conserve his energy and focus on what he has to do to win. Micracously, he not only scores 38 points but also hits the key 3-point shot to win the game, and Chicago goes on to win the championship in six games on its home floor (with Jordan voted MVP of the play-offs). Teammate Scottie Pippen comments on Jordan’s performance: “What you saw out here tonight was an unbelievable display of courage and leadership. …show more content…
(Coach, 2015). This suggests that although great leaders possess an inherent ability to lead, it’s the hard work, dedication, and nurturing the leadership through their career over the years and the environment experiences and lessons that really develop their leadership in the future. In other research “Some people argue that good leaders are made not born. If someone wants to be a leader he can be an effective leader by improving leadership qualities such as goals, values and concepts”. (Rodrigo,