final Flashcards
define what is a Leadership
social influence in which one person can gain aid/support of others to accomplish a task
What are the differences between a Manager vs leader?
manger:
GIVES DIRECTION , has subordinates, holds authority, has good ideas REACT TO CHANGE , tries to be a hero , EXCERSES power
↪Leader:
asks questions, has followers, is motivational, shows you how, actions good ideas, CREATES CHANGE change, makes heroes, DEVELOP POWERS
Explain what type of leaders are Ambassadors and what characteristics do they hold
1) handles situations easily & DIFFUSE nasty situations
2) - persistent in a gentle way and persuasive while being respectful
Explain what type of leaders are People Movers and what characteristics do they hold
known for BUILDING TEAMS -> talent-spotters
have parental, nurturing qualities
Explain what type of leaders are Advocates and what characteristics do they hold
1) SPOKESPERSON in a group
2) articulate, rational, logical persuasive.
3) they tend to see things in black and white
Explain what type of leaders are Truth-Seekers and what characteristics do they hold
level the PLAYING FIELD for those in need and act to preserve
gravitate towards LINE MANGER JOBS
Explain what type of leaders are creative builders and what characteristics do they hold
1) are VISIONARIES
2) see new opportunities
3) most driven at the beginning of projects
Explain what type of leaders are Experience Guider
they listen, empathize, and can put themselves in others’ shoes. they help
people think through their own problems and are natural therapists
Explain what is Legitimate power
– comes solely from the position the superior holds
Explain what is Reward power
– comes by means of promotion and rewards
Explain what is Expert power
– comes from possessing superior knowledge of a matter
Explain what is Referent power
– comes from the fact that subordinates identifies and respects
explain what is Coercive power
– comes from forced actions and potential for punishment
explain what is Organizational power
combination of legitimate, reward, coercive power
explain what is Trait Theory of Leadership
people are born with inherited traits to become a leader (ex. intelligence, extroversion
explain what is Situational Leadership Model
explain how effective leaders adapt to certain situations using different character traits
explain what is Directing leadership
–> high in directive behavior but low in supportive behavior;
new employee
explain what is Coaching leadership
-> combines both high supportive and high directive behavior
used for employee development
explain what is Supporting leadership
low level of directive behavior, but a high level of support
useful for a seasoned employee
explain what Delegating leadership
low in both supportive behavior and directive behavior
explain what Contingency Theory of Leadership
focuses on the interaction of leadership style and the situation
↪3 relevant aspects of the situation:
-the quality of the leader’s relationships with others
-how well structured their tasks were
-the leader’s amount of formal authority
explain what Behavioral Theory of Leadership
leaders are made, rather than born
-believed that successful leadership has describable actions & definable, learnable behavior
explain what is transformational leadership
people follow those who inspires them; creates a culture (ex. gandhi)
