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The Meaning of Leadership: Leadership Theory Changes and Constants

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Analyze what has changed over the past several decades and what has stayed the same in leadership within organizations. Argue a position as to whether or not the meaning of leadership has changed significantly.

Examine the contingency thinking approach and determine whether it is necessary to the study of successful leadership.

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Keywords: Great Man, Group, Trait, Behavioral, Theory, Contingency

When a question of this nature is asked you should always consider applying a timeline to help clarify your thought process in answering the question. For example, 1870s to 1930s The Great Man Theory... Another good practice to use when addressing a question of this nature is to review the definitions of the terms. For example, think about defining contingency, and relate that to leadership within an organizational environment.

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