Question

Orphaned at an early age, native american leader tecumseh spent his childhood watching frontiersman invade the native land. his brother raised him to be a warrior, but it is said he was so terrified during his first battle, he ran away. by 15 he was tired of seeing the settlers pushing the natives off their land and had joined a band of shawnee atacking settlers flatboats along the ohio river. he later became known as one of the great native american leaders. the story of tecumseh could be used as an example of what kind of leadership theory?

a. great man theory
b. trait theory
c. behavioral theory
c. transactional theory

Answer 1

The story of Tecumseh shows how the behavioral theory of leadership works. Behavioral theory says that leaders are not born, but made, and that their actions and behaviors can be taught and improved over time. Tecumseh's early fear in battle didn't stop him from becoming a good leader. Instead, he was able to learn from his mistakes and become a great leader. His actions, like joining a group of Shawnee who attacked settlers, show that he is willing to take risks and stand up for his people, which are often traits of good leaders.