Walden University Trait Theory and Evolution of Leadership
Humanities
Discussion 1: Leadership Defined
For this Discussion, focus on the important events and historical markers shown on the animated leadership timeline, Origins of Leadership. Consider the leadership distinctions, such as: trait versus process approaches; assigned versus emergent leadership; leadership versus management; and force, power, and coercion. Review the course text, taking note of the difficulties of defining leadership and how it has evolved. Select one of the three cases in Chapter 2 of the course text, Leadership: Theory and Practice, and answer the questions following the case you selected.
the QUESTION
Post your responses to the questions for the case you selected in Chapter 2. Be thorough and specific. Analyze how the situation described in your selected case illustrates the events shown in the Origins of Leadership timeline. Share insights and draw conclusions about how the trait approach to leadership is conveyed in your selected case.
the sources to use
Northouse, P. G. (2019).
Leadership: Theory and practice (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
- Chapter 1, “Introduction” (pp. 1–17)
- Chapter 2, “The Trait Approach” (pp. 19– 42)
Deegan, D. (2009). The changing face of leadership: Past, present and future.
Training Journal, 45–48.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Dinh, J. E., & Lord, R. G. (2012). Implications of dispositional and process views of traits for individual difference research in leadership.
The Leadership Quarterly, 23(4), 651–669.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Plachy, R. (2009). When to lead? When to manage?
T+D, 63(12), 52–55.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Walter, F., & Scheibe, S. (2013). A literature review and emotion-based model of age and leadership: New directions for the trait approach.
The Leadership Quarterly, 24(6), 882–901.
