Leadership Theory

Leadership theory is used to explain why and how certain people lead, and manager others based off of their behaviors, traits and abilities. For part two of the project you will research each of the nine theories

• Characteristics, traits, or qualities
• Types and subtypes (if applicable)
• Advantages (strengths) and disadvantages (weaknesses) of each
• Situations in which the specific leadership theory is best used in the food & beverage industry (if applicable)

Management Leadership Theories

• Great Man Theory
• Trait Theory
• Contingency Theory
• Behavioral Theory
• Situational Theory
• Emergent Theory
• Participative Theory
• Management Theory
• Relationship Theory