Flashcards in Final- Session 9 Deck (8)
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Three Perspectives of Leadership
1. Competency
2. Behavioral
3. Contingency
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Competency Theories
- Effective leaders possess specific personal characteristics.
- Several key competencies consistently associated with leadership:
• personality; self-concept; intelligence (cognitive &
emotional); motivation; integrity; job-relevant
knowledge
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Limitations of Competency Theories
-Implies a universal approach
- Alternative combinations of competencies might
work just as well
- Leadership is relational, not just something within
the person
- Competencies refer to leadership potential, not
performance
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Behavioral Theories
- Behaviors make the leader.
- Shift in underlying assumptions about leadership.
- Types of leadership
• Task-oriented vs. People-oriented
• Transformational vs. Transactional
• Servant
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Contingency Theories
- Leader-Situation Fit
- Trust
• Dimensions
• Principles
- Theories
• Path-Goal Leadership Model
• Situational Leadership Model
• Fiedler’s Contingency Model
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Task Oriented vs. People Oriented Leader Behavior
- Task-oriented behaviors
• Assign work, clarify responsibilities
• Set goals and deadlines, provide feedback
• Establish work procedures, plan future work
- People-oriented behaviors
• Concern for employee needs
• Make workplace pleasant
• Recognize employee contributions
• Listen to employees
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Path Goal Theory: Four Leadership Styles
1. Directive
• Provide psychological structure to jobs
• Task-oriented behaviors
2. Supportive
• Provide psychological support
• People-oriented behaviors
3. Participative
• Encourage/facilitate employee involvement
4. Achievement-oriented
• Encourage peak performa
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