Behaviroal and Situational Theory

Behavioral theory was popular in the 1950’s to around the 1960’s. This theory focuses mostly on how a leader behaves and how leaders can be made not necessarily just born. Behavioral studies in leaders don’t just seek traits or capabilities of a certain leader but what they will do with their power and how they do it. The idea that if leadership is described and pinpointed down into certain traits then why should they be so hard to copy? Creating leaders aren’t that hard, it just matters if they can handle and succeed at it.

            Situational theory was popular from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Situational leadership deals with the idea that there many not be just one single “best” way to perform leadership. In fact, as leaders mature, their style tends to change based on situations, circumstances and what exactly is on the line by their decision making. It can change with the people they are surrounded with and who will be with them throughout the decision making process. Dealing with leadership in a situational scenario can be easier because you are more prepared to handle certain dilemmas, but it can be hard too. Sometimes poor leaders are flustered or cant handle all situations, making them come off as weak. Situational leadership is tricky but can be done through many forms and versions of leadership techniques.