On the other hand, trait theory identifies the core traits that are essentially seen as preconditions that endow people with leadership potential. They include the following; 1)achievement drive which entails high level of effort, high levels of ambition, energy and initiative; 2) leadership motivation: an intense desire to lead others to reach shared goals 3) honesty and integrity: trustworthy, reliable and open; 4) self –confidence: belief in ones’ self, ideas and ability ; 4) Cognitive ability; capable of exercising good judgment, strong analytical abilities and conceptuality skills; 5) knowledge of business: knowledge of industry and other technical matters: and 6) emotional maturity: well adjusted, does not suffer from severe psychological disorders and 7) …show more content…
The application foot his theory bests fits into the school based management as leadership lies in the hands of principal, teachers, school personnel, parents and other stakeholders, school leadership encourages participation and contributions of group members and help group members feel more relevant an committed to the decision making process. In participative theories however, the leader retains the right to allow the input of others …show more content…
The hierarchy of needs according to Maslow illustrates that higher level needs cannot satisfied unless the lower level needs are met. Maslow identified five general level of motivating needs 1) physiological 2) safety 3) belongingness 4) esteem 5) self- actualization. According to Maslow’s theory physiological, safety and belonging are deficiency needs. These lower level needs takes priority- they must be satisfied before higher-order or growth needs are activated. The needs are satisfied in