Chapter 1 Flashcards
Leadership
is a MINDSET, not a position
an influence relationship among leaders and followers, who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes
4 Themes Common in Leadership
- Exercise of influence
- Group context
- Collaboration
- Followership
Organizational Leadership
Process of influencing the ideas, beliefs, values, capabilities, and behaviors of others toward accomplishing organizational goals.
Paradigm
Shared mindset that represents a fundamental way of thinking about, perceiving, and understanding the world..
Old Paradigm vs NEW Paradigm
OLD: stability, control, competition, uniformity, self-centered, hero
NEW: change/crisis management, facilitate/empowerment, collaborate, diversity, higher ethics, humble
Management
the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling resources
Vision
picture of an ambitious desirable future
Great Man Theories
Leaders are born with power to influence
Trait Theories
If traits of leaders could be identified to predict a leader. This failed.
Behavior Theories
How effective leaders differ in their behavior from ineffective ones.
Contingency Theories
Leaders can analyze their situations and tailor their behavior to improve leadership effectiveness.
Influence Theories
Influence processes between leaders and followers. Influence by providing inspiration, vision of the future.
Relational Theories
Relational aspect, leader and follower influence one another. Interpersonal relationships are seen as most important. Leader is open to learning and change, and encourages the growth of others.
Derailment
Phenomenon in which a manager with impressive track record goes off track, and cant advance because of a mismatch between job needs and personal skills.
Leader Vs. Management
Managers deal with status quo, leaders change the status quo.
Management focus on objectives, leaders focus on people.
