Theory Matrix
This theory matrix is a compilation of all the theories we’ll be covering this semester. It is a document for you to use throughout your graduate program. Add the information you feel is important to remember about each theory. Add images, charts, examples, etc. that will help you you in further understanding and research projects!
Suggested Format:
- Name of Theory
- Foundations: What is the vital info of this theory (terms, definitions, etc)
- Scholars: Who are the major researchers
- Research: Reference list of some of the articles and publications related to this model/theory (this might come from our readings or others you find)
- Notes: Reflections or Thoughts as desired
Leadership Timeline:
- 1900- Great Man Theory
- 1930- Group Theory
- 1940- Trait Theory (Big 5)
- 1950- Behavioral Theory
- 1960- Contingency Theory
- 1970- Situational and Participative Transactional & Transformational
- 1980- Managerial
- 1990- Relationship
- Today- Situational Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Spiritual Leadership
- Adaptive Leadership
- Authentic Leadership
- Psychological Capital
**Many of the theories overlap each other. The lines are not clear-cut; they can be applied to each other to help understand the phenomenon., Don’t discard one theory for another one.
THEORY MATRIX
OGL 510
This theory matrix is a compilation of all the theories we’ll be covering this semester., It is a document for you to use throughout your graduate program., Add the information you feel is important to remember about each theory., Add images charts examples etc. that will help you you in further understanding and research projects!,
Suggested Format:
- Name of Theory
- Foundations: What is the vital info of this theory (terms, definitions, etc)
- Scholars: Who are the major researchers
- Research: Reference list of some of the articles and publications related to this model/theory (this might come from our readings or others you find)
- Notes: Reflections or Thoughts as desired
Leadership Timeline:
- 1900- Great Man Theory
- 1930- Group Theory
- 1940- Trait Theory (Big 5)
- 1950- Behavioral Theory
- 1960- Contingency Theory
- 1970- Situational and Participative Transactional & Transformational
- 1980- Managerial
- 1990- Relationship
- Today- Situational Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Spiritual Leadership
- Adaptive Leadership
- Authentic Leadership
- Psychological Capital
**Many of the theories overlap each other. The lines are not clear-cut; they can be applied to each other to help understand the phenomenon. Don’t discard one theory for another one.