cxbbdgds Flashcards
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What is leadership defined as?
Leadership is the process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives.
(Yukl, 2006, p. 8)
What are the key elements of a definition of leadership?
- It is a process of influencing change
- It involves the use of influence
- It involves facilitation
- It involves altering goals
- It involves creating agreement
What are the categories of generalized leadership outcomes?
- Performance and behaviors (individual/group)
- Follower attitudes and perceptions
- Follower reactions/well-being
- Follower development
- Personal career success/development
- Contribution to individual/group process
What does a unidimensional construct mean in the context of leadership?
A construct is considered uni-dimensional if there is only one instance of the construct, such as general task-oriented behaviors.
What is a multidimensional construct in leadership?
A construct is considered multidimensional when there are more than one instance or dimension, such as different types of task-oriented behaviors.
What are causal/correlational relationships in leadership?
Causal/correlational relationships consider issues of causation where an input (e.g., leadership) relates to an outcome (e.g., performance).
What is meant by dynamic causal/correlational processes?
Dynamic causal/correlational processes involve a feedback loop where an outcome influences subsequent inputs and processes.
What is a comparative process model?
A comparative process model seeks to compare the value or utility of two or more inputs on an outcome.
What do contingency models in leadership explain?
Contingency models explain when a causal effect is present or stronger (or weaker) based on contextual elements.
What are the levels of leadership theory?
- Individual-level
- Dyadic-level
- Group-level
- Organizational-level
What are some characteristics of the nature of managerial work?
- Hectic and unrelenting pace
- Varied and fragmented content
- Reactive interactions
- Important decisions are disorderly and political
What are the three types of managerial roles?
- Information Processing Roles
- Decision-Making Roles
- Interpersonal Roles
What is role conflict in managerial work?
Role conflict occurs when a leader has a few roles that do not fully align.
What are the core components of managerial work?
- Demands
- Constraints
- Choices
What are internal determinants of managerial work?
- Patterns of Relationships
- Work Patterns
- Exposure
- Level of Management
- Size of Organizational Unit
What are external determinants affecting managerial work?
- External Dependencies
- Crisis Situations
- Organizational Lifecycle and Change
- Social Changes Affecting Managerial Work
What are the two broad types of coping strategies for managerial demands?
- Problem-Solving
- Time-Management
Fill in the blank: Leadership involves _______ to influence change.
[influence]
True or False: Leadership is only about formal management processes.
False
