Orchestra conductor study

Question 1

Orchestra conductor study

Answer 1

Nonverbal cues: Body movements and gestures, facial expressions as sole medium of leadership during a performance

Indicated how perceived expressiveness/age predicted perceived leadership success

Question 2

Thin-slice approach

Answer 2

The impression perceived from ‘thin slices’ of nonverbal behaviour.

Question 3

Implicit leadership theories

Answer 3

Ideas people have about what makes a successful leader. Can be influenced by culture, but hgenrally help understand/identify leadership traits.

Question 4

Leader prototypes

Answer 4

Abstract representations of leaders, people rely on these to assess potential and ability of others. Eg expressiveness or age.

Question 5

Context

Answer 5

Important factor in predicting success, studies are in context where leaders have limited direct contact. It’s uncertain if cues still predict it when leaders are closely interacting w followers.