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Appendix
LEADERSHIP THEORIES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Trait and Behavioral Theories
ere is extensive research on how one becomes an eective leader. All
of the competing theories ow from either trait theories or behavioral
theories.
e trait theory indicates that leadership is inherited. Many people
still believe that leaders are born possessing innate qualities that make
them more likely to be good leaders. Aer all, history is full of leaders
who descended from aristocracy or privileged families and were in a posi-
tion of cultural leadership. We see this in athletics where children of great
sports gures grow up to become accomplished ath