There Is More Than One Way to Lead: The Charismatic, Ideological, and Pragmatic (Cip) Theory of Leadership (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108793216)

The charismatic, ideological, and pragmatic (CIP) theory of leadership has emerged as a novel framework for thinking about the varying ways leaders can influence followers. The theory is based on the principle of equifinality, or the notion that there are multiple pathways to the same outcome. Researchers of the CIP theory have proposed that leaders are effective by engaging in one, or a mix of, three leader pathways: the charismatic approach focused on an emotionally evocative vision, an ideological approach focused on core beliefs and values, or a pragmatic approach focused on an appeal of rationality and problem solving. Formation of pathways and unique follower responses are described. The more than 15 years of empirical work investigating the theory are summarized, and the theory is compared and contrasted to other commonly studied and popular frameworks of leadership. Strengths, weaknesses, and avenues for future investigation of the CIP theory are discussed.

Author: Samuel T. Hunter, Jeffrey B. Lovelace
ISBN-10: 1108793215
ISBN-13: 9781108793216
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/14/2022
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d