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Question 1

implicit leadership theory

Answer 1

perceptual theory in which prototypes determine traits of effective leaders

Question 2

leadership prototype

Answer 2

mental representation of the traits and behaviours possessed by leaders

Question 3

initiating structure

Answer 3

organising and defining what group members should be doing

Question 4

situational theories

Answer 4

propose that leader styles should match the situation at hand

Question 5

leader-member relations

Answer 5

extent that leader has the support, loyalty, and trust of the work group

Question 6

task structure

Answer 6

amount of structure contained within work tasks

Question 7

contingency factors

Answer 7

variables that influence the appropriateness of a leadership style

Question 8

transactional leadership

Answer 8

focuses on clarifying employees’ roles and providing rewards contingent on performance

Question 9

transformational leadership

Answer 9

transforms employees to pursue organizational goals over self-interests

Question 10

in-group exchange

Answer 10

a partnership characterised by mutual trust, respect, and liking

Question 11

out-group exchange

Answer 11

a partnership characterised by a lack of mutual trust, respect, and liking

Question 12

shared leadership

Answer 12

simultaneous ongoing, mutual influence process in which people share responsibility for leading

Question 13

servant-leadership

Answer 13

focuses on increased service to others rather than to oneself