lesson 1 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Define leadership.
A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.
What are the central components of leadership?
- Leadership is a process
- Involves influence
- Occurs within a team context
- Involves goal attainment
- Leaders are not above followers.
Differentiate between trait and process definitions of leadership.
Trait definition: suggests certain individuals possess inherent qualities or characteristics that make them effective leaders.
Process definition: ongoing interaction where a leader influences and motivates others to work together toward a common goal (rather than traits).
What is assigned leadership?
It is a leadership role that is given to someone based on their position or title within an organization or group.
What is emergent leadership?
An individual perceived by others as the most influential member of a group, regardless of title.
List the bases of social power according to French & Raven (1959).
- Referent (power comes from the leader’s ability to attract others)
- Expert (having knowledge, skills, or expertise)
- Legitimate (formal position or role within an organization)
- Reward (ability to provide rewards to others)
- Coercive (ability to punish or control others)
What is coercion in the context of leadership?
The use of force to effect change, involving threats and negative rewards.
What are the differences between management and leadership?
Management focuses on:
* Setting objectives
* Efficient resource use
* Planning and control
Leadership focuses on:
* Influencing others
* Achieving objectives.
What are Mintzberg’s Ten Managerial Roles?
Roles include interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles, such as figurehead, leader, liaison, monitor, disseminator, spokesperson, entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator.
According to Kotter (1990), what are the major activities of management?
- Planning
- Budgeting
- Organizing
- Staffing
- Controlling
- Problem Solving
According to Kotter (1990), what are the major activities of leadership?
- Establishing direction
- Aligning people
- Motivating / Inspiring
What are the three historical types of leadership?
- Leader-centric
- Follower-centric
- Situational-centric
True or False: Leaders are always better than followers.
False.
Fill in the blank: Leadership is a process that involves _______.
[influence]
What does situational-centric leadership emphasize?
Flexibility and the recognition that leadership can be described with multiple models.
