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    The behavioral theory of leadership focuses on identifiable behaviors of leaders rather than inherent traits. It assumes that leadership can be learned through conditioning responses to stimuli rather than being innate. This theory identifies four main leadership styles - autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic - and contends that effective leadership depends on adapting one's behavioral style to suit different situations.

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    The behavioral theory of leadership focuses on identifiable behaviors of leaders rather than inherent traits. It assumes that leadership can be learned through conditioning responses to stimuli rather than being innate. This theory identifies four main leadership styles - autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic - and contends that effective leadership depends on adapting one's behavioral style to suit different situations.

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    The behavioral theory of leadership focuses on identifiable behaviors of leaders rather than inherent traits. It assumes that leadership can be learned through conditioning responses to stimuli rather than being innate. This theory identifies four main leadership styles - autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and paternalistic - and contends that effective leadership depends on adapting one's behavioral style to suit different situations.

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    BEHAVIORAL THEORY OF LEADERSHIP

    NAME TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS


     Is a big leap from Trait Theory, in that
    it assumes that leadership capability
    can be learned, rather than being
    inherent.
     This theory is based on the principle
    that behaviors can be conditioned in
    a manner that one can have a specific
    BEHAVIORAL THEORY OF
    LEADERSHIP response to specific stimuli.
     Behavioral theories focus on
    how leaders behave and assume
    that leaders can be made, rather than
    born and successful leadership is
    based on definable,
    learnable behavior. 
     Behavioral theories of
    leadership are classified as such
    because they focus on the study of
    specific behaviors of a leader.
     The behavioral
    approach to leadership involves
    attempts to measure the categories
    of behavior that are characteristic of
    effective leaders.
     According to this theory, people can
    learn to become leaders
    through teaching and observation and
    certain behavioral patterns may be
    identified as leadership styles.
     The behavior pattern is that
    the leader reflects his role as
    a leader is described as style.
     Four Leadership styles based on
    authority:
     Autocratic Leadership

    Autocratic leadership, also known


    as authoritarian leadership, is a
    leadership style characterized by
    individual control over all decisions
    and little input from group
    members. Autocratic leaders
    typically make choices based on
    their ideas and judgments and
    rarely accept advice from followers.

     Democratic or Participative
    Leadership

    Democratic leadership, also known


    as participative leadership or
    shared leadership, is a type of
    leadership style in which members
    of the group take a more
    participative role in the decision-
    making process.

     Free-Rein or Laissez-Faire
    Leadership

    The Laissez-Faire or Free-Rein is


    the leadership style wherein the
    leader gives full freedom to his
    subordinates to act on their own.
    Here, the leader once defines the
    goals, policies, programs and the
    limitations for action and then
    leaves the remaining process to be
    accomplished by the subordinates
    on their own.

     Paternalistic Leadership
    Paternalistic leadership is a
    managerial approach that involves
    a dominant authority figure who
    acts as a patriarch or matriarch and
    treats employees and partners as
    though they are members of a
    large, extended family. In
    exchange, the leader expects
    loyalty and trust from employees,
    as well as obedience.

     For behavioral theorists, a leader


    behavior is the best predictor of his
    leadership influences and as a result, it
    is the best determinant of his or her
    leadership success.
     These theories concentrate on what
    leaders actually do rather than on their
    qualities. Different patterns of
    behavior are observed and categorized
    as 'styles of leadership'. The
    practical application of the theory
    is that leader’s behavior affects
    their performance and different
    leadership behaviors could be
    appropriate at different times.
    The best leaders are those have
    the adaptability to flex their
    behavioral style, and choose the
    right style suitable for each
    situation.
     Behavioral theory promotes the value
    of leadership styles with an emphasis
    on concern for people and
    collaboration. It promotes participative
    decision making and team
    development by supporting individual
    needs and aligning individual and
    group objectives.

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