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 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.

Özet

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