Trait Theories

Traits are “distinctive internal qualities or characteristics of and individual, such as physical characteristics, personality characteristics, skills and abilities, and social facets.”

Physical characteristics are personal appearance, age, height, complexion etc.

Personality characteristics are intelligence, dominance, confidence etc.

Skills and abilities are the power of leaders to be clever, initiative, creative, persuasive and tactful

Social factors include leader’s knowledge about his social environment and interpersonal skills.

Based on these qualities, trait theories identify and compare the:

1.    traits of leaders with those of non-leader ( followers).
2.    traits of effective leaser with those of ineffective leaders.

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