13-8 Leadership Models Trait Model: sought to identify personal 1 characteristics responsible for effective leadership. Research shows that traits do appear to be connected to effective leadership Many"traits "are the result of skills and knowledge. not all effective leaders possess all these traits Behavioral Model: Identifies types of behavior. Consideration: leaders show care toward workers Employee-centered Initiating Structure: managers take steps to make sure work is done Done by assigning work, setting goals, etc. Job-oriented " win/MeGraw-HHill CThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 200013-8 Irwin/McGraw-Hill ©The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2000 Leadership Models – Trait Model: sought to identify personal characteristics responsible for effective leadership. ▪Research shows that traits do appear to be connected to effective leadership. –Many “traits” are the result of skills and knowledge. –Not all effective leaders possess all these traits. – Behavioral Model: Identifies types of behavior. ▪Consideration: leaders show care toward workers. –Employee-centered. ▪Initiating Structure: managers take steps to make sure work is done. –Done by assigning work, setting goals, etc. –Job-oriented