Ch 9.3 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What did leadership research in the 1940s focus on?
It focused on what leaders do, not just their traits, and identified leadership behaviors.
What are the two main leadership behaviors identified at Ohio State University?
Consideration and Initiating Structure.
What is Consideration in leadership?
How approachable, supportive, and respectful a leader is to employees.
What is Initiating Structure in leadership?
How much a leader focuses on setting goals, organizing work, and assigning tasks.
Can a leader be high or low in both Consideration and Initiating Structure?
Yes, a leader can have any combination of these two behaviors.
How do Consideration and Initiating Structure affect employees?
Both improve motivation and job satisfaction, but Consideration is better for satisfaction, while Structure helps job performance.
What factors influence whether Consideration or Structure is more important?
The task, the employee, and the work setting.
What is Leader Reward Behavior?
When leaders give praise, benefits, and rewards based on performance.
What is Contingent Reward Behavior?
Rewarding employees only when they meet performance goals.
What is Leader Punishment Behavior?
Giving reprimands or withholding rewards when employees underperform.
Why is punishment tricky for leaders to use?
If it seems random or unfair, employees react negatively.
How do reward and punishment affect employees?
Fair rewards improve trust, satisfaction, and effort, while unfair punishment leads to dissatisfaction.
