A. Observe a leader whose role and leadership behaviors have changed over time because of external circumstances or growth by doing the following:
Note: You may choose a leader from the literature, history, or personal experience.
1. Describe how and why the leader’s use of leadership theories (i.e., transactional and transformational), leadership styles (i.e., autocratic and participative), and power and influence changed from one role to the next.
a. Evaluate, using contingency theory, the effectiveness of the leader’s behaviors in each role within the context of tasks, follower characteristics, and organizational goals.
2. Justify a recommendation, using specific examples, of how the leader could have behaved differently within each role to be more effective.
