Good Old Days and Future of Leadership Theories

Year 2019, Volume: 2 Issue: 3, 158 - 168, 22.12.2019

Erdem Erciyes

Abstract

The research
investigates progress of leadership theories. Critical theory has been utilized
as the paradigm of inquiry in this research. Critical theory demonstrate that
the theories of leadership have been reformatting through the changes found in
society and history. Therefore, while investigating the research topic,
historical/social changes and their influences have been taken into
consideration. The approach provides a non-linear understanding for the future
of leadership theories. It contributes to the existing literature through utilizing
critical theory while investigating leadership theories. In addition, the
research presents a different perspective about future of leadership theories.
Further researches concerning leadership must focus on culture, and leadership theories
and their interactions.

Keywords

Cultural leadership, leadership, management, management history

GOOD OLD DAYS AND FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP THEORIES

Abstract

The research investigates progress of leadership theories. Critical theory has been utilized as the paradigm of inquiry in this research. Critical theory demonstrate that the theories of leadership have been reformatting

through the changes found in society and history. Therefore, while investigating the research topic, historical/social changes and their influences have been taken into consideration. The approach provides a nonlinear

understanding for the future of leadership theories. It contributes to the existing literature through utilizing critical theory while investigating leadership theories. In addition, the research presents a different perspective

about future of leadership theories. Further researches concerning leadership must focus on culture, and leadership theories and their interactions.

Keywords

Cultural Leadership, Leadership, Management, Management History

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