Showing papers on "Leadership development published in 1979"

Life cycle theory of leadership.

Abstract: Ohio State studies resulted in the development of four quadrants to illustrate leadership styles in terms of initiating structure (task) and consideration (relationships). The Blake and Mouton Managerial Grid expands Ohio State theories with a fifth position and describes leadership based on concern for production or people. Leadership style is best when it varies with the situation. Effectiveness of style is the key factor in assessing the style's value. The studies are attitudinal models. Behavior models follow the life cycle theory where the relationship between structure and consideration are curvilinear rather than linear. The life cycle theory adds the factor of maturity to the relationship. Maturity is defined by the relative independence, ability to take responsibility, and achievement-motivation of an individual or group. As the level of maturity of one's followers increases, as they pass through life cycles, leader behavior requires less structure and less socioeconomic support. Span of control should increase as maturity of leader and followers increases. Change through the life cycle cannot be immediate; behavior change is evolutionary and the result of development, planning, trust and respect.

Performance Based Leadership Development in Organizational Settings

Abstract: : DEVELOPMENT of a model of leadership that is performance-based and may be used at the precommissioned officer level is presented. The report has four sections. Section I is an introduction to leadership in the military with an emphasis on the present issues facing the newly commissioned lieutenant. Section II is a review of twelve contemporary theories of leadership. Section III present a model of leadership specific to the role of lieutenant. The model describes leadership in terms of the organizational maturity of both the lieutenant and his or her subordinates. Basic leadership skills necessary for the lieutenant are derived from the model and presented in Section IV. Behaviorally formatted exercises are given for each leadership skill.