Theories surrounding leaders and leadership continue to advance/develop as the complexity, scope of organizations shift from command-and-control structures to more agile structures for managing change. In today's environment, the pace of disruptive innovation is fast-tracking which is forcing organizations to rely on the latest leadership theories to keep organizations competitive in rapidly changing markets.

Task: Do you agree with the above statement?

In your response, critically evaluate traditional, contemporary and emerging leadership theories. Outline the leadership theory that you would consider to be most effective to keep organisations competitive in the changing markets - Please provide examples where appropriate.

Your analysis will should demonstrate third year capabilities for conducting thorough and detail research and critical thinking.