leadership
The process of influencing employees to work toward the achievement of objectives.
leadership trait theory
Theory that assumes that there are distinctive physical and psychological characteristics accounting for leadership effectiveness.
behavioral leadership theories
Theories that assume that there are distinctive styles that effective leaders use consistently; that is, that good leadership is rooted in behavior.
leadership grid
Blake and Mouton’s model identifying the ideal leadership style as having a high concern for both production and people.
contingency leadership theories
Theories that assume the appropriate leadership style varies from situation to situation.
contingency leadership theory
A theory developed by Fiedler used to determine whether a person’s leadership style is task- or relationship-oriented and if the situation matches the leader’s style.
normative leadership theory
A decision-tree model, developed by Vroom and Yetton, that enables the user to select from five leadership styles the one that is appropriate for the situation.
situational leadership
A model, developed by Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard, for selecting from four leadership styles the one that matches the employees’ maturity level in a given situation.
leadership continuum
A continuum developed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt that identifies seven leadership styles based on the use of boss-centered versus employee-centered leadership.
trust
The positive expectation that another will not take advantage of you.
open area
general public info that you communicate to others
hidden area
what you know about yourself, but others don’t
blind area
info others know about you, but you are not aware of. ppl see us differently than we see ourselves
initiating structure/job centered styles
extend to which a leader takes charge to plan, execute, organize, and direct employees as they perform the task
unknown area
information not known to you or others
consideration and employee centered styles
extent to which a leader communicates trust, friendship, support, etc.
what is the only leadership theory that recommends changing the situation, rather than your leadership style
contingency leadership theory
the johari window is a measure of
openness
transactional leader
reward employees for meeting objectives. u do smth 4 me, I do smth 4 u
self-serving leader
thinks leading is all about them and having others serve them to get what they want
authentic leader
learn from others, but stay true to yourself
leader-member exchange (LMX)
one-on-one leadership and developing positive relationships with each person, but it can develop in group and outgroup cliques
