Leadership

Question 1

Leadership

Answer 1

An interactive process that provides guidance and direction

Question 2

What are the 3 dynamic elements of leadership?

Answer 2

1. Leader
2. Follower
3. Situation

Question 3

Formal Leadership is based on…

Answer 3

Designated position

Question 4

Informal Leadership is based on…

Answer 4

• capabilities and actions
• experience and knowledge
• someone who everyone goes to for advice

Question 5

Autocratic Leader

Answer 5

• makes all decisions
• task-focused
• distances themselves from followers
• uses a system of punishments and rewards
• useful in emergencies when a quick decision needs to be made

Question 6

Democratic Leader

Answer 6

• encourage participation in decision-making

- useful when followers are experienced and committed to the goal

Question 7

Lassiez-Faire Leader

Answer 7

• distance themselves from followers until there is a crisis

- useful with highly experienced workers

Question 8

Transactional Leader

Answer 8

• task-oriented
• aims to satisfy self-interests of self and workers
• reward and correct if/when necessary

Question 9

Transformational Leader

Answer 9

• uses a process that changes individuals
• motivational
• long-term focus
• aims to develop followers

Question 10

Shared Leadership Style

Answer 10

• multiple people lead the group and one another to achieve the goal
• useful when working in a team
• useful with professionals
• highly interactive

Question 11

Leadership Behaviors

Answer 11

1. Socio-economical (consideration)

2. Task Leadership (initiating structure)

Question 12

Socio-Economical (consideration) Leadership Style

Answer 12

Leader shows concern, respect, and appreciation for workers

Question 13

Task Leadership (initiating structure) Style

Answer 13

Leader focuses on work structure

Question 14

Attributes of a Leader

Answer 14

• Followers
• Vision
• Communication
• Decision-Making
• Change
• Social Power

Question 15

Social Power: coercive

Answer 15

force; threat of punishment

Question 16

Social Power: legitimate

Answer 16

recognition that formal leaders have power over others

Question 17

Social Power: referent

Answer 17

followers identify/want to be like a person because of who they are

Question 18

Social Power: reward

Answer 18

incentive to listen to leader; power is stronger if the follower likes the leader

Question 19

Social Power: expert

Answer 19

leader is the most knowledgable or skilled

Question 20

Social Power: informational

Answer 20

leaders ability to use clear, logical, and rational communication

Question 21

Leadership requires a balance of…

Answer 21

1. decision making
2. social power
3. communication

Question 22

Great Man/Trait Theory

Answer 22

born to be a leader and then selected

Question 23

Behavioral Leadership Theory

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aims to change behaviors, but also cares for followers

Question 24

Situational and Contingency Theory

Answer 24

leadership style varies from situation to situation

Question 25

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Theory

Answer 25

individuals inspire, influence, and charm

have high expectations

Question 26

Complexity Science and Leadership Theory

Answer 26

interdisciplinary; takes many things into account

Question 27

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Answer 27

• Leadership refers to a person’s ability to influence others to achieve a specified goal.
• Management refers to a person’s ability to organize and use resources
• Two main differences: setting the vision & developing people

Question 28

Vision Statement

Answer 28

• description of where a company or individual wants to be in the future
• explains what the person/business wants to get done

Question 29

What is the goal of a vision statement?

Answer 29

motivate followers