Great man theory of leadership
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The great man theory of leadership is the hypothesis that suggests that history and development in the world are driven by the influence of so-called heroes, great people, or influencers, and not by the fact that the generations and times "simply change" [1]. According to this theory, it is highly influential individuals with unique personality traits, manners of communication, heroic behavior, a superior intellect, supernatural courage, or extraordinary leadership abilities that have decisive historical significance.
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- Madanchian Mitra, Hussein Norashikin, Noordin Fauziah, Taherdoost Hamed (2016) Leadership Theories; an Overview of Early Stages, Published by Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Research and Development Department, Ahoora Ltd | Management Consultation Group, Malaysia; Advanced Informatics School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia, p.199
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Author: Anna Sobolieva
