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U3 restart Flashcards

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definition of leadership

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act of influencing others to work towards a goal

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trait theory

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  • some people are natural leaders and possess traits tray are different from those that aren’t leaders
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modern trait approach focuses on leadership ________ based on ____, ____, ____, and ____

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focuses on leadership emergence and effectiveness based on intelligence, extraversion, integrity, self etsteem

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strengths and weaknesses of modern trait approach

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s - some empirical validation

w - focuses on leaders vs non leaders
- no focus on good vs bad
- ignores situational differences

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behavioural approach

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certain behaviours distinguish effective from non effective leaders

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Ohio state studies determined good leaders have moderate levels of 2 dimensions which are

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  • initiating structure
  • consideration
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Michigan studies compared _______ and ________

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task and people-oriented leaders

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when leaders are people oriented there is and increase in ….

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satisfaction, motivation, and respect for leader

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when leaders are task oriented there is an increase in …

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productivity and performance

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strengths and weaknesses of the behavioural approach

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s - led to a new form of management

w - definitions of behaviours are too broad
- ignores situationla differences

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contingency approach

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states that to be effective leadership style will depend on situation

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path-goal theory

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leader is responsible for making sure 3 traits of expectancy theory are met
- theory identifies 4 leadership. styles

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leadership styles of the path goal theory

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  • directive (lots of guidelines)
  • supportive (friendly relationship based)
  • participative (taking suggestions)
  • achievement oriented (goal attainment)
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subordinate characteristics in path goal theory

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  • perceived ability
  • locus of control
  • experience
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environmental factors of path goal theory

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  • task structure
  • authority system
  • work group
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supportive leadership style is best for …

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boring, stressful, dangerous or tedious tasks
- lower anxiety and raise self esteem

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directive style is best for …

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unstructured tasks and inexperienced employees
- increase effort and job satisfaction

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participative style is best for …

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ambiguous tasks with knowledgeable employees

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achievement oriented style is best for …

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familiar tasks and experienced employees

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unstructured situation need _______ leadership and structured situation need ______ leadership

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directed
supportive

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strengths and weaknesses of path goal theory

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s - some empirical support

w - few direct applications
- focuses only on subordinate motivation

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leader membership exchange (LMX)

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  • based on relationship between leader and subordinates
  • leaders differentiate followers by in and out groups
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strengths and weaknesses of LMX

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s - some empirical support
- recognizes leaders have different relationships with individuals
- highlights importance of relationship quality

w - more descriptive then perspective
- only 2 types of relationships

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transactional leadership

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based on exchange

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transformational leadership

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  • motivates followers to exceed expectations by aligning there goals with leaders
  • associated with higher performance then transaction
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4 components of transformational leadership

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  • idealized influence
  • inspirational motivation
  • intellectual stimulation
  • individualized consideration
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strengths and weaknesses of transformational leadership

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s - emotional and collective aspects

w - measurement problems
- potential for abuse

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authentic leadership

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  • leaders have a developed sense of there values and act in a way that is consistent to that
  • high self awareness, relational transparency, balanced processing and internalized moral perspective
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servant leadership

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leaders role is serving needs of others
- mission to develop employees and help them reach goals

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traits that predict leadership

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  • intelligence
  • big 5
  • self esteem
  • integrity
31
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types of decision making

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  • authoritarian (just leader)
  • democratic (employees participate)
  • laissez faire (just employees)
32
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normative decision model

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determines how much involvement leaders should seek in decision making

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