�Review this Module�s Learning Resources. Select four leadership theories for this Assignment.
Search for additional peer-reviewed scholarly resources about your selected leadership theories. You
should use both the articles in the Learning Resources and additional scholarly resources to develop your
analysis. You must use proper paraphrasing techniques when completing your analysis. Avoid using
direct quotes by paraphrasing as appropriate. Include proper APA citations. Submit your paper through
Turnitin and Grammarly, and include your Grammarly results with your paper submission
�A 1-page taxonomy that follows the Leadership Theory Taxonomy Template available in this
Module�s Learning Resources to the Assignment Part 1 – Module 2 link.
�A 4- to 6-page (not including cover page or references) Leadership Theory Taxonomy paper that
explains in detail each theory listed in the taxonomy, by synthesizing multiple scholarly references and
examples. This paper will be submitted to the Assignment Part 2 Turnitin – Module 2 link. Be sure to
include the following in your paper:
�Five peer-reviewed scholarly resources in addition to those offered by the Learning Resources
�Specific examples of two of the four theories drawn from personal experiences or scholarly literature
Leadership taxonomy template
Trait theory (1930s-1940s)
Authors: Ralph Stogdill
Years: 1948
Description: It is based on the assumption that all good leaders have a specific set of personal
characteristics or personality traits that make them good leaders. However, Stogdill concluded
that the traits that one was born with were not the only requirement for good leadership, but
rather that these traits must be relevant to the particular leadership situation for one to be an
effective leader.
Behavioral theory (1940s-1950s)
Author: Kurt Levin
Years: 1939-1940s
Description: a framework for classification of leaders based on their actions, which divided
leaders into three groups; these groups consisted of autocratic leaders, democratic leaders and
laissez-faire leaders.
Contingency or situational theories (1960s)
Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory
Author: Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard
Years: 1970s
Description: It is based on four leadership styles that correspond to the four maturity levels of
those being led.
Power and influence theories
French and Raven’s five forms of power
Authors: John French, Bertram Raven
Year: 1959
Description: clearly articulates the five forms of power that leaders execute, which are
legitimate, coercive, reward, referent and expert power.
