Chapter 5

Question 1

Implicit leadership theory

Answer 1

It’s the cognitive models of leadership that individuals have developed over time. As they ar different between people the same leadership behaviour is interpreted differently and what is considered good/bad/effective is different.

Question 2

360-degree leader assessment

Answer 2

By this feedback the leader is able to get an understanding of the implicit leadership theories of superiors, colleagues and subordinates.

Question 3

Social identity theory

Answer 3

Social identity is a person’s sense of who they are based on their group memberships. Each group has a typical behaviour, attitude and identity, which is used to differentiate from others and influences the perception of what effective leadership is.

Question 4

The prototypical leader

Answer 4

Followers think positively about leaders that shares and creates a common identity with the group. Leaders from the outside has a harder time being accepted and effective. Leaders should focus on understanding the identity.

Question 5

Limitations of social identity theory

Answer 5

It’s complex as social identity, individual leadership theories and other social groups all influence a person’s view of effective leadership.

Question 6

The specific context

Answer 6

This is the interaction of three separate contextual levels; immediate, cultural, institutional.

Question 7

Social construction of leadership

Answer 7

Leadership is a social construction; the product of all interaction of individuals and their contexts and is therefor subjective and changing.