006 - leading Flashcards
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Define the management function of leading
Leading is the process of motivating individuals to work towards high performance, aligning their efforts with organizational goals.
What is the importance of leading in management?
Leading focuses on inspiring enthusiasm and commitment to achieve organizational plans.
List the five key principles of visionary leadership.
- Challenge the process
- Show enthusiasm
- Help others to act
- Set the example
- Celebrate achievements
Distinguish between leadership and management.
Management focuses on achieving organizational goals efficiently, while leadership is about inspiring people to work towards high performance.
What does the term ‘management’ derive from?
The Latin word ‘manus’ meaning hand.
What does the term ‘leader’ derive from?
The Anglo-Saxon word ‘laed’ meaning path or road.
What is Reward Power?
Using financial incentives like wages, bonuses, or promotions to motivate employees.
What is Coercive Power?
The ability to punish employees by denying promotions or assigning undesirable tasks.
Define Legitimate Power.
Power that comes from authority, leading employees to comply based on the manager’s position.
What is Personal Power?
Power based on an individual’s unique characteristics, including expertise and referent power.
Define Expert Power.
The ability to influence others due to specialized knowledge or expertise.
What is Referent Power?
Power arising from personal traits like charisma, influencing behavior and choices.
What is Group Power?
Influence that comes from the collective strength and unity of a group.
What is Trait Theory in leadership?
Focuses on identifying traits displayed by great leaders, suggesting these traits can be emulated.
List some traits associated with successful leaders.
- Drive
- Self-confidence
- Creativity
- Cognitive ability
- Business knowledge
- Motivation
- Flexibility
- Honesty
What are the limitations of Trait Theory?
- Inconsistent behavioral patterns
- Outdated traits
- Overlooks female leadership
- No proven impact on leadership effectiveness
What do Behavioural Approaches to leadership focus on?
Identifying leadership behaviours rather than traits to determine effective leadership.
What are the two main types of leadership behaviours identified?
- Task-oriented behaviours
- People-oriented behaviours
What does Task-oriented behaviour entail?
Focusing on defining responsibilities, giving instructions, and monitoring performance.
What does People-oriented behaviour entail?
Engaging in two-way communication, listening, and fostering positive relationships.
What is Fiedler’s Contingency Theory?
Effective leadership occurs when there is a match between a leader’s style and the situation.
List the three key elements of the situation affecting leadership effectiveness in Fiedler’s Contingency Theory.
- Leader-member relations
- Task structure
- Position power
What is Charismatic Leadership?
Leaders excel in communication and inspire emotional connections with followers.
What is Transformational Leadership?
Leaders inspire extraordinary achievements by motivating followers and promoting innovation.
