An Integrated Study on the Theories of Leadership Development

Abstract

1967-12It can be pointed out that a business organization, without leadership, is but a muddle of men and machines. Thus, the manner of performance of the leadership function basically conditions the successful conduct of the business in a sense that management is the process of achieving goals established through people. The need for effective leadership is universal in any group that is striving for. some common goals. Business leaders, therefore, should develop the skills of leadership which can bind a group together and motivate followers toward certain goals and transform their potential abilities into reality. In historical view, even though some type of leadership might be necessary as far back as we can trace the history of human being, the type of business leader and the study or research on the essence fo leadership in business have been developed recently. The evolutionary theories of leadership have set up in many ways, but it seems that much still needs to be done to develop a basic, systematic theory. Consequently, this article represents my first step at integrating the available articles and research literature relevant to understanding the leadership development in business. And I am going to examine what way of practising leadership would be the most effective principle as the result of such an integrated review