Leadership Theories Report

This report delves into various leadership theories, particularly focusing on behavior leadership theory. It discusses the historical development, advantages, and practical applications of these theories in organizational settings. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding employee behavior and the role of leaders in fostering a positive work environment. It also highlights the significance of leadership styles in achieving organizational goals and improving employee performance.

Leadership Theories

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
Development of behaviour Leadership theory to support the leadership approach....................3
Describing purpose of selected theory........................................................................................6
Advantages of Behaviour Leadership theory to support the leadership approach .....................9
CONCLUSION...................................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................12

Illustration Index
Illustration 1: Blake and mouton's Managerial Grid............................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
Leadership can be defined as activity which help the organizational manager to lead the
group of people in the organisation or other place. Further, leadership theories play important role
for management of corporation to generate leadership skills in staff members which aid to manage
its organizational work (Schyns, Kiefer and Tymon, 2011). It essential for corporation to achieve its
goals and objectives within specific industry in the appropriate manner. The present report the
describes about development of chosen leadership approach and its detail information in the
organisations. It explains effective reasons to select specific leadership for the organisational
development in the corporations (Winkler, 2010). In addition to this, it represents the advantages of
particular leadership theory which support the corporate managers or leaders to complete its jobs in
the enterprises.
Development of behaviour Leadership theory to support the leadership approach
History of behaviour leadership theory
Over the years, leadership has been studied in different ways. Some leaders used it in their
internal environment of company and other one was used for better development of company.
According to Jackson and Parry (2011), as time passes the meaning of leadership theories changes.
In 1940-1950, it was though that leaders are only for decision making and employees should do
their work. In contrast, of leadership theory as per Komives and Wagner (2011) leaders are
supportive element of organisation. They time to time give their better suggestion to company and
raise their image in competitive environment. Leadership theories are basically for better
understanding between employees and head department. Hence, behaviour theory is one of the best
leadership theories for better understanding of organisation. The reason behind this is that human
behaviour is changing every day or minute so sometimes it creates some misunderstanding at
workplace. For better understanding it is important for leader to know their employees very well.
Hence, behaviour leadership theory is one of the best leadership theories. This is as by applying this
theory leader influences the employees. According to Pinnington (2011) leader may change but it is
important for organisation that in their time duration how they guide their employees and motivate
them. As per Lynch (2012) in the 1940s and 1950s, organisation divided their whole work as per
behaviour approach. In this, manager first observed the nature of employees and gave them work
according to their behaviour. In current time, this theory has emerged frequently and all
organisations have adopted it for their better development. The main concept behind using this
theory is developing and deliberating the skills of employees and making them perfect as per
company requirements. Hence, as time passes' leader changes their perception and for better
development of organisation they use behaviour theory in different way. Head department take
feedback from their employees from time to time which are based on their working conditions and

environment. So according to their reviews leaders can easily defin the changing behaviour of
employees toward the company.
Behaviour leadership theory
This theory was developed in 1950 and the main reason to use this theory was to reduce the
disadvantage of trait theory. The contradictory nature of trait theory pressurised leader to find out
the changing behaviour of employees. So for better understanding, they used this theory at their
workplace. According to Odumeru and Ogbonna (2013) X and Y motivation and Herzberg theories
are based on leader assumption about human nature and their behaviour. In the contract as per
Derue, ahrgang and Humphrey (2011) in X and Y motivational theory X plays a mangers' role who
do not involved their employees in decision making process so by this they feel de motivated and
cannot give their best performance at workplace. On other hand Y manager or leader believe that
company development is not only based on mangers and head department. Further, employees plays
an important roles so it is necessary to take their views and suggestion while taking any decision.
Hence, this theory shows that x factors represent dominating nature toward employees and Y factor
represent supporting and participative nature (Chin, 2010). So when organisation use autocratic
leadership style at their workplace so employees feel hesitated to share their problems to head
department. This thing put negative impact on their performance and they do not give their 100% to
organisation. So by this, company also suffer. In other hand, if organisation use participate
leadership so employees feel friendly, comfortable and they can easily do their work and the reason
behind this is there are no pressure in their mind.
Illustration 1: Blake and mouton's Managerial Grid
Sources : (What is Blake Mouton’s Managerial Grid?, 2012)

Second behaviour theory is based on Blake and mouton's Managerial Grid. This behaviour
theory is based on how leaders are concerned about their employees and staff members. Further, the
leaders are also concerned about their company reputation and production. So for better efficiency,
leader takes feedback from their employees from time to time which are based on working
condition (What is Blake Mouton’s Managerial Grid?, 2012). They try their best to fulfil the basic
need of employees so they can easily perform well at workplace and leader can change their current
business position. As per this model, its horizontal axis show their concern for people and it vertical
axis show their concern for production. By analysing this model, it has been concluded that the
most important aspect of behaviour theory is based on collaborative approach and the support which
is coming from team.
Moreover, nowadays most of the companies used this leader behaviour description
questionnaire (LBDQ). In this leader provided a form to all their employees. In this, employees do
not fill their name on question paper, so by this, leader can easily determine their positive and
negative points and then change it. Further, there is some behaviour elements which are used by
leader are explained as follows:
Element Description
Initiative In this element leader take all decision and for
this they take a suggestion from all department.
This element also involved the better
understanding of employees and team leader.
Inquiry In this leader use leader behaviour description
questionnaire (LBDQ) method and according to
team employees they change their negative
points into positive.
Advocacy Head department providing better and
innovative ideas to head department and also
give employees report which are based on
workers need.
Conflict resolution In this two or more experienced person evaluate
the problem and take a peaceful decision which
are beneficiary for both parties.
Resilience Person deal with problems and time to time talk

with their other employees and try to understand
their problems which are related to work or
workplace.
Critique In this element, leader deliver their objects to
company.
Decision making In this element first team leader analysis the
whole decision, take a review from both parties
and In last according to their experience take an
appropriate decision.
Moreover, the assumption of behaviour theory approach was, one person have so much
behaviour . So it is difficult for leader and organisation to understand the actual behaviour of
people. Unfortunately, it is wrong because human behaviours based on task or some situations, so
when they feel happy so he/she gives their 100% potential to organisation (Ivancevich and
Matteson, 2011). So it is important for firm and head department to provide a good working
condition and appraisal to their employees so by this they can easily perform well.
Describing purpose of selected theory
There are many purposes of behavioural theory which guides the corporations to use this
leadership approach at the work which are described below in the paragraph.
Why
According to Komives and Wagner (2011), there are many reasons to use of behaviour
leadership theories which provides huge reliability to lead the employees in the organizations.
Generally, this approach is more important trait leadership method because as per the trait theory,
leaders are born not made. As per Pinnington, (2011), this concept is so conventional which creates
complexities for management of work in the organisations. On the other side, behaviour theory is
valuable because it provides effective perspective to generate new leadership skills and guide its
staff members in the organizations. Lynch, (2012) stated that, behavioural theory emphasizes on the
mental, social as well as physical characteristics of employees in the corporations. In addition to
this, it also helps the corporations to generate leadership or managerial skills in the present staff
members within organisations. According to Odumeru and Ogbonna (2013), Behavioural theory
contribute effective role for management of companies to guide their staff members which helps to
increase their efficiency as well as performance in the specific industry. On the other side, this
approach plays important role for management of corporations to determine the cause and effect

analysis which contribute effectively to analyse nature of employees by using social, mental as well
as physical factors. As per Derue, ahrgang and Humphre (2011), Behavioural theory is concerned
about tasks as well as behaviour of people in the corporations. In addition to this, these practices
help the organisations to manage its organisational work in the appropriate manner.
When
Shondrick and Lord (2010) stated that behavioural leadership theories is used to manage
work with speed along with direct the employees regarding project work in the organisations. This
process contributes effective role for management of firms to take appropriate decisions and plans
regarding organizational work. According to Gill (2011), leadership theory aids the corporation to
take appropriate initiative regarding to solve out the issues of departments and staff members at the
workplace. As per Chemers (2014), management of enterprises can use behavioural leadership
theories to encourage the staff members which help to create interest in respect of project work.
Further, this method aids the organisations to increase its knowledge as well as information in the
appropriate manner. Ivancevich and Matteson (2011)stated that leadership theory supports the
organisational leaders along with managers to analyse the working of other staff members which
contribute effectively to design any type of decisions and plans for better future of company in the
market. Along with this, According to Oreg and Berson (2011), it can help the managers and leaders
by organizing the various type of activities regarding which helps to complete organisational work
in appropriate manner. As per Anderson and Anderson (2010), behavioural leadership theories
contribute effective role for corporations to collect optimistic information which guides to develop
effective plans for achieving goals as well as objectives in the market. In addition to this, Leroy,
Palanski and Simons (2012) explained that leadership approach is used to listen ideas as well as
views of other employees which help to guide the staff members in a better way within
corporations.
Where
According to Van Wart (2014), Behavioural leadership useful in all kind of situations like
normal as well as adverse which helps the managers and staff members to manage their work in a
better way within corporations. Further, it is utilized in Human resource, operation, finance,
production as well as research and development department which help to handle its internal
activities by providing roles and responsibilities and explaining appropriate strategies to staff
members in the various type of companies. In addition to this, As per Ivancevich and Matteson
(2011), this approach help the corporation to resolve out all kind of conflicts in the organisations by
using appropriate ideas and understanding situation. It guides the staff members as per condition
which support the organisations to complete its work. Derue,Nahrgang and Humphrey (2011 stated
that behavioural leadership approach prioritize organisational jobs which aids to increase

probability of success by taking effective decisions at right time and place in the corporations. So
this process play important role for enterprises to achieve effective outcomes as comparison of its
competitors in the market. According to Tyssen, Wald and Spieth (2013), it also supports the
management of company to reduce organisational risk by using appropriate strategies in the project
work. So this approach aids the corporation to increase better profit and revenues in specific
industry.
What
According to Komives and Wagner (2011), behavioural leadership is approach which is used
to achieve goals and objectives by providing appropriate guidance to employees, taking effective
initiatives as well as developing strategies for welfare of organisation. As per Odumeru and
Ogbonna (2013), this approach contribute effective role for management of enterprises to generate
optimistic leadership skills in the staff members. In addition to this, behavioural leadership support
the employees to increase various skills like communication, listening, sharing along with problem
solving capabilities. On the contrary note, Adaptability for employees is challenging tasks which
create issues for staff members to learn new things in the organization. Derue, ahrgang and
Humphrey( 2011) explained that leadership appropriate helps managers or leaders to enhance their
team output which contribute effectively to achieve organisational goals in the market. In addition
to this, According to Ivancevich and Matteson (2011), behavioural leadership inspires the staff
members the towards mission as well as vision of company. This approach plays important role for
management of enterprises to achieve effective results regarding various activities like selling,
purchasing as well as manufacturing in the market. On the contrary note, one strategy suitable for
one situation which generate complexities to face new issues for staff members in the organisations.
As per Van Wart (2014), behavioural leadership supports the managers or leaders to design effective
teams by evaluating various skills of employees like communication, core knowledge as well as
listening abilities at the workplace. So this approach aids the staff members to accomplish its
organisational work in the efficient manner within corporations. Jackson and Parry (2011), stated
that it guides the organisations to gain effective market growth, share and profit by using better
leadership strategies in the specific industry.
How
According to Lynch (2012), there are many ways to implement leadership theories into the
corporations which provide reliability to manage organisational operations. This approach is
developed as per time when organization understands its value for managing business activities.
Management of organisation use leadership through effective employees as well as other resources.
As per Chin (2010), before using leadership approaches, managers and leaders of corporation
conduct meeting with all staff members. Derue,Nahrgang and Humphrey (2011), explained that

behavioural leadership method guides the management of corporation to take appropriate decisions
by evaluating all factors and aspects at the workplace. Moreover, According to Pinnington
(2011),Odumeru and Ogbonna (2013) behavioural leadership approach play important role for
management of corporation to develop effective strategies and plans for welfare of their future in
the specific industry. So this process supports the managers as well as leaders to increase output of
corporation by analysing current and desired performance in the market.
Advantages of Behaviour Leadership theory to support the leadership approach
Behaviour theory of leadership promote the value and positive points of leadership styles.
This theory changes the perception of other people that, leaders are not only for taking decision but
time to time they motivate their employee or guide them in their work. According to Morrison
(2012) This theory is based on behaviour principle. It means that, if organisation provides a good
environment to their employees so they can easily do their work otherwise they lack their
efficiency. Further, by applying behaviour leadership theory at organisation, managers build the
trust power among all employees and also build team spirit power. It also helps head department to
evaluate the nature and behaviour of employees toward their work. Further, with the help of this,
team leader evalute the right balance between different styles of leadership and also help them, to
know which is better for their internal environment. Moreover, there are two main strength of this
theory which are as follows:
 Leadership behaviour support the idea of leadership. The reason behind this is managers
have so many work so they do. So they do not have lots of time to guide their all employees
and solve their problem. So by appointing one team leader among 15-20 people is
beneficiary thing for company. First it raises the knowledge of employees and also leader
can easily motivate and guide them in their work.
 Second benefit of this theory is, by LBDQ team leader can easily evaluate their positive and
negative points. So by this, they change their negative points into positive.
Moreover, there are some benefits of leadership behaviour theory which are explains as
follows:
Increase self belief- As per social publisher of social foundation Van Wart (2014) this theory
raise the self confidence and self belief. The reason behind this is, when people apply this theory
they can easily know their positive points so they can do work on it and raise their capability.
Further, as per Odumeru and Ogbonna (2013) in the organisation managers can easily evaluate the
behaviour of their employees so they can arrange their working seat or place according to their
nature.
Changing behaviour- Behaviour theories are usually used to motivate people. For example,

most of company believe In team work so by this, all employees easily aware about other team
member nature.
Build confidence- This theory change the perceptive of people so by this they can see all
things in different ways (Nevarez and Wood, 2010). Further, face all the challenges more
confidently. According to Leroy, Palanski and Simons (2012) patients are so important at
workplace, otherwise negative thought cover up employees mind and change their behaviour.
Helpful for leaders- By applying behaviour theory leaders feel free because it explains
which leadership style they have to use at workplace. For example, in organisation all staff
members do not follow the instruction of head department and not come in time so for better
company's internal environment leaders use autocratic style. This style also knows as Hitler style. In
this leader plays a strict role and do not involved other staff members in decision making process.
So by this, all staff members can understand their negative points and start giving their best
potential at workplace (Anderson and Anderson, 2010). In other hand if the staff member's is
cooperative so they can help each other in their work and time to time motivate other staff members
so leaders use participative leadership style. In this thee plays a soft role with their staff members,
guiding them into their work and take a suggestion form them in decision making process.
Human relation- It is a part of behaviour theory, it explains the human behaviour of leader
with their other subordinator. This theory clear the role and responsibility of leader toward there
employees (Oreg and Berson, 2011). So for better efficiency leader try to understand the changing
behaviour of employees toward their work. Moreover, leader guide and motivate them buy
appraisal, promotion and incentives.
Moreover, behaviour leadership theory raise the quality of leader also with the help of this
approach train them in their work. This theory also guiding head department like which work is
good for employees and company and which one is not. It also explains how leader make a positive
relationship with their all staff members. By adopting task oriented leadership behaviour. Head
person clear the role and responsibility of all team members and also explains the power structure.
This structure show like who will give the order and who will follow all the instruction (Schyns,
Kiefer and Tymon, 2011). In other hand by people-oriented behaviour theory, leader analysis the
behaviour of employees and according to their behaviour head department allot them work. Further,
it is a responsibility of a leader to provide relaxing and comfortable environment to their employees
and try to understand their problem which are related to workplace. By behaviour theory leaders can
take right and appropriate decision on time. The reason behind this is, this theory is based on two
different decision making approach, the first one is autocratic where leader do not involve their
team members. The second on is democratic where leader involved their team member and
according to their suggestion take a right decision.

In other hand as per Winkler (2010) here are some limitation of behaviour theory like it do
not involved changing environment. This changing factors are the main reason behind employees
changing behaviour. Second this theory are based on assumption so sometimes decision goes wrong
and it put a negative impact on both parties. Most of time leader put their main concentration on this
theory so they do not take appropriate time to other theories. So by this, sometime these things
create a misunderstanding between staff member and team leader. The main negative point of this
theory is leader think they know behaviour theory so they can easily judge anyone In the
organisation (Jackson and Parry, 2011). Moreover, this theory do not provide a knowledge of
different country culture so leader cannot teach their employees.
CONCLUSION
According to present report it has been concluded that leadership theories are beneficiary for
the better development of organisation. This theory provides the knowledge of behaviour
leadership. So with the help of these managers and head department can easily evaluate the
changing behaviour of employees toward their work. Moreover, by this leader can easily divide
them work and guide them. Moreover, behaviour theory also helpful for leadership style because it
guides team leaders like which style they use for their staff members. Moreover, behaviour theory
also create a good relationship between employees and head department so by this, They can easily
perform well at organisation. In other hand it is found that behavioural theory helps the corporations
to manage its organizational work in the appropriate manner. Further, strength and weakness helps
the management of corporations to use this approach at the workplace. In addition to this, it also
aids the organization to take effective decisions by using its effective strategies.