C/M/73. Critically discuss the main approaches to the study of leadership. To what extent these approaches are relevant in present day organisations.

The following report is split into two sections. The first one is looking at such thing as: what is leadership and its definitions, followed by the 7 main approaches to the concept along with core bases, limitations and contributions. The 7 approaches are as follows: Qualities or Trait Approach, Functional or Group Approach, Leadership as a behavioural category, styles of leadership, the situational approach and contingency models, contingency theories of leadership and contemporary approaches. The second section is gradually analysing all listed approaches and their relevance to the present day followed by conclusion and recommendations to the modern leaders. Overall, the report provides a complete guide to the devolvement of the leadership concept, detailed analyses of all core models and implication to the modern day.