Discussion Post: Introduction to Leadership Concepts
• Discuss, in detail, the evolution of the leadership studies discipline, and describe how the definition of leadership has changed throughout the discipline's history.
• Discuss the main limitation(s) to trait theory.
• Describe the two dimensions used to measure leadership style in the Ohio State studies.
• Discuss the leadership styles resulting from Blake and Mouton's Managerial Grid.
• Identify and briefly describe two real-life situations. Using these two situations, apply the Situational Leadership Model; identify the follower developmental levels and the appropriate leadership style. Make sure to defend your answer by showing how the developmental level aligns with the situation.
• What is the primary difference between Fiedler's Contingency Model and the Situational Leadership & Path-Goal Models?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.