Trait Theory In Leadership

VIGNANA JYOTHI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

LEADERSHIP

ASSIGNMENT 1

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Self-Taught Course: Leadership Theories
Submitted By: Bhavanjan Gadi,151219,Section:B

Submitted to: Ms. Yamini Meduri

10/11/2016 Trait Theory:
Trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person, nature. Trait causes individuals to behave in a certain way’s in study of personality traits have formed an important part.
The trait approach to personality is focused on differences between individuals. The combination & interaction of various traits form a personality that is unique to each individual. Trait theory focuses on identifying, measuring, individual personality characteristics.
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The trait theory gives constructive information about leadership. It can be applied by people at all levels in all types of organizations. Managers can utilize the information from the theory to evaluate their position in the organization and to assess how their position can be made stronger in the organization. They can get an in-depth understanding of their identity and the way they will affect others in the organization. This theory makes the manager aware of their strengths and weaknesses and thus they get an understanding of how they can develop their leadership qualities.
The traits approach gives rise to questions: whether leaders are born or made; and whether leadership is an art or science. However, Leadership may be something of an art; it still requires the application of special skills and techniques. Even if there are certain inborn qualities that make one a good leader, these natural talents need encouragement and development. A person is not born with self-confidence. Self-confidence is developed, honesty and integrity are a matter of personal

• Increasing the rewards along the route.
The Path-Goal theory is complex, but pragmatic.
• It provides a set of assumptions about how leadership styles will interact with characteristics of subordinates and tasks and how it affects motivation.
• The theory provides direction about how leaders can help subordinates to accomplish tasks.
• For tasks that are structured, unsatisfying, and frustrating, the theory suggests the supportive style.
• The theory suggests that the directive style is best for the tasks that are ambiguous, unclear organizational rules, dogmatic, and authoritarian employees.
• Participative leadership is also suggested for ambiguous tasks because it brings clarity.
• Achievement oriented leadership is most effective in settings where subordinates are required to perform ambiguous tasks.
Example: I can think of the faculty members of VJIM who encourage the students to achieve goals with courage by helping them right from first day of college till convocation they provide nurturance, Involvement, guidance for different challenges in the journey they exhibit Directive, participative, Supportive, Action-oriented leadership on the path of achieving the goal of becoming a