The document discusses various leadership theories and styles. It begins with definitions of leadership and compares the differences between leadership and management. It then covers several leadership theories including:
- Trait theory, which focuses on inherent qualities and characteristics of leaders.
- Behavioral theories like Ohio State and University of Michigan studies, which evaluate leadership behaviors and styles.
- Contingency theories like Fiedler's model and path-goal theory, which emphasize that effective leadership depends on matching a leader's style to specific situational factors.
- Hersey-Blanchard's situational leadership model outlines different leadership styles that may be applied depending on the maturity of followers.
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