Approaches to leadership theory

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1) There are at least four major approaches to leadership theory: Briefly compare and contrast the four leadership theories.

The Trait Approach; this approach has also been called the great person theory of leadership.

The Position Approach.

The Style Approach.

The Distributed-Functions Approach.

2) Select a historical figure (living or dead) who has been a leader. Use one of the theories to explain the successes and failures of the leader you selected.

3) What type of leader does your historical figure exemplify?

Min of one scholarly reference to support your claims.

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