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www.gyaniversity.com196Managerial Processes-IITo what extent various theories of leadership are likely to influence your leadership styles.Influence on Leadership Style: You would likely adopt a charismatic, visionary leadership style, constantly communicating an inspiring vision to your team. You would focus on empoweringand developing your team, with an emphasis on individual growth and organizational transformation. Your style would be collaborative, with a strong emphasis on encouraging innovation and creativity.5. Transactional Leadership Theory: Transactional leadership is centredon structure, rules, and rewards/punishments to motivate followers. Leaders focusing on this theory tend to emphasize clear expectations, rewards for meeting goals, and discipline for failure. If this theory influences your style, your leadership would be more structured and focused on performance outcomes.Influence on Leadership Style: You might adopt a directive, authoritativeleadership style where clear rules and expectations are set, and compliance is expected. You would likely focus on achieving short-term goals, rewarding team members for meeting expectations, and taking corrective action when standards are not met.6. Servant Leadership Theory: Servant leadership emphasizes the leader%u2019s role as serving others. Leaders following this theory prioritize the needs of their team members, focusing on empowerment, trust, and collaboration. If you are influenced by servant leadership, your style will focus on providing support and removing obstacles for your team to perform well.Influence on Leadership Style: You would likely adopt a supportive, humbleleadership style where your role is to facilitate the success and well-being of your team. You would invest in building strong relationships with team members, focusing on their development, and creating a positive organizational culture based on respect and service.7. Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory: LMX theory emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the leader and each individual team member. Leaders who adhere to this theory tend to develop high-quality relationships with their subordinates, leading to better job satisfaction and performance. If you subscribe to LMX, your leadership style will be highly relational.Influence on Leadership Style: Your leadership style might be personalized, focusing on building strong, one-on-one relationships with team members. You would likely offer tailored support and encouragement to different individuals, recognizing that each member has unique strengths and challenges.8. Situational Leadership Theory: Situational leadership suggests that the leader must adjust their leadership style based on the maturity level of their team members.