Ch9: Leadership Flashcards
Define leadership.
When an individual exerts influence on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context.
What are the 3 types of “leaders are born” theories?
-Trait theory
-Behavioural theory
-Situational theory
What are the 5 traits in the “leadership trait theory”
-Conscientiousness
-Openness
-Personality
-Intelligence
-Extraversion
What are the 4 behaviours from the “leadership behavioural “theory?
-Initiating structure
-Task-oriented
-Consideration
-Employee oriented
What is “House’s Path Goal Theory”?
How leaders achieve productivity and morale through follower and workplace characteristics.
Manager chooses 1 leadership style depending on characteristics of situation (employees) + demand of task
What are the 4 types of leaders in “House’s Path Goal Theory”?
-Directive
-Supportive
-Participative
-Achievement-oriented
What are the 3 employee characteristics in “House’s Path Goal Theory”?
-Need for achievement
-Internal vs External locus of control
-Ability level (KSAs = knowledge, skill, abilities)
What are the 2 environmental characteristics in “House’s Path Goal Theory”?
-Task structure
-Team norms
What are the strengths of “House’s Path Goal Theory”?
-Useful framework
-Integrated leadership + motivation
-Generally supported by research
What are the weaknesses of “House’s Path Goal Theory”?
-Limited applied use
-Inconsistent findings for specific hypotheses
Define transactional leadership
Managing based on exchanged relationship with employees.
Leaders clarify link between employee goals and performance.
3 types of transactional leadership.
-Contingent reward
-Management by exception
-Laissez-Faire
Define transformational leadership.
Engaging & connecting with followers to instill commitment to new vision.
What are the 4 characteristics of transformational leadership? Define each.
-Charisma (Idealized influence)
* Enhance self esteem
* Gain trust + respect
-Inspirational motivation
* Communicate vision
* Use symbols and metaphor
-Intellectual stimulation
* Promote intelligence
* Careful + rational thought
* Reframe problems
-Individualized consideration
* Giving personal attention
* Treating each employee as an individual
What are some gender differences in leadership?
-Women tend to be:
*Transformational
*Use more contingent reward
*Paid $0.75 for every $1 men earn
-Men tend to be:
*Laissez-faire
*Likely to manage by exception
