Traits and Behavioral Approach to Leadership

Traits and Behavioral Approach to Leadership

Question: Critically compare and contrast the ‘trait’ and ‘behavioral’ approaches to leadership

1. Introduction (about 7 % length =70 words )
•Comment on the topic (explanation of what you understand by the question)
•Definition is always impressive!
•What am I going to speak about – signpost & make clear that you are going to answer the question set
•Why I think this question is important for organizations to consider

2. Main body of answer (about 78% = 780 words)
•Take each of the main points and develop them (one idea = one paragraph)
•Paragraph has an internal structure
(A)introduce the main point (make the purpose of the paragraph clear)
(B) develop and support this point (give examples, comment on the evidence, show implications, consequences, examine opposing ideas)
(C)show significance of point made (why is this important)

3. Summary / conclusion (15% length = about 150 words)
•Summarize your main ideas
•Give a firm (or tentative) answer to the question
•Introduce your own views (as long as they are based on the arguments you developed earlier)