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Trait,” “behavior,” and “power-influence” approaches

  1. Define “trait,” “behavior,” and “power-influence” approaches. List the unique insights that each approach provides about effective leadership.
  2. Compare the following theories of leadership and explain why all types of theory are useful or not:
    1. Descriptive theory
    2. Prescriptive theory
    3. Universal theory
    4. Contingency theory
  3. How is a crisis likely to affect managerial activities and behavior? For example, the machinery broke down at your factory and you have to get the product out within a 24-hour deadline or the contract will be broken and your customer will go to another company “that can produce.”
  4. Case Study: Acme Manufacturing Company