Abstract
All domains in this world built based on set of theories. Those theories have been responsible for interpretation of some phenomena and interlocking relationships around us. Commonly, theories are categorized by which aspect is believed. Also,can find a group of theories produced regardingto the leadership domain. This paper will be presented some of these theories like (Great Man Theory, Trait Theory, Behavioral Theories, Contingency Theories, Situational Theory, Transactional Theories, and Transformational Theories). where these theories considered the most popular and common in the field of leader and will be discussed by this work
Highlights
Since the beginning of human history has begun with it the development of theories and laws that explain and determine the nature of the phenomena and the relationships surround it
Drath & Palus in 1994 produced this definition "the process of making sense of what people are doing together so that people will understand and be committed" .Richards & Engle in 1986 presented this definition "about articulating visions embodying values, and creating the environment within which things can be accomplished".In1999House et al said that "the ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of the organization...”(Evans & Davies, 2002).WhilstG
Peter Northousein 2015 provided a definition of leadership is "a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal"(G
Summary
Since the beginning of human history has begun with it the development of theories and laws that explain and determine the nature of the phenomena and the relationships surround it. Where in the beginnings focused the leadership theories on the traits that distinguish between leaders from followers, whilst later theories considered other variables like levels of skill and situational factors(Amanchukwu et al, 2015; Popovici, 2012). This theory presented in early part of the 20th century where leadership traits were studied to determine what made certain group of people become great leaders.
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