No.

Theories

Year

Assumptions

1.

Great man theories

1900

Leaders are born and not made. Assumes leaders have natural abilities of power and influence

2.

Trait theories

1940’s-1950’s

Leaders have superior qualities and traits that differentiate them from followers

3.

Behaviourist theories

1950’s-1960’s

Focused more on what leaders do rather than what they are

4.

Contingency theories

1960’s-1980’s

Assume leaders act differently depending on the situation

5.

Path-goal theories

1980’s

Leaders assist followers to achieve their goals