Types of leadership

Question 1

Transformational

Answer 1

Most researched and best outcome type of leader. Inspirational leaders that appeal to noble motives like justice, moral and peace

Question 2

4 I’s of transformational leader

Answer 2

Idealized influence; Emphasize trust, empathy and importance of commitment and purpose

Inspirational motivation; articulate appealing abstract vision of the future

Intellectual stimulation; Question old assumptions/beliefs; stimulate new ways of doing things

Individualized consideration;’ consider individual needs, actively listen and advise.

Question 3

Transactional leadership

Answer 3

Leaders show followers how they can meet goals. Social contracts. 3 types;

1. Contingent; setting up transaction, establish rewards
2. Management by exception - active: Monitor behaviour and anticipate problems, correcting actions
3. Management by exception - passive; act when problems occur, put out the fire

Question 4

Laissez Faire and ethical leadership

Answer 4

LF: Lowest type, leaders provide little guidence

Ethical; Leader as moral manager, demonstrates normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions etc. Promotes two-way communication, reinforcement and is positively ass with trust in leader. (Based on social-cognitive theory)

Question 5

Criticism regarding transformational leadership.

Answer 5

Multi-dimensional conceptualization of transform. doesn’t specify how the factors form transform. leadership

Currenct operationalization confounds leadership with it’s effects; circular reasoning

TF is not distinguishable

Question 6

Charismatic leadership theory

Answer 6

Many versions of the notion that charisma is related to leadership. Closely related to transformational

Question 7

Coordination

Answer 7

Coordinated action is one of the basic abilities for leadership. Influencing individuals and groups towards set goals.

In athlete’s, there are formal roles within a team: prescribed or awarded roles.

Question 8

Measuring leadership

Answer 8

Round robin assessment: the way you view your team members regarding density (leadership perception) and centralization (directed toward amount of people)