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17 Cards in this Set
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What is the difference between managing and leading?
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Managing means lighting a fire under people...
Leading means lighting a fire in people. |
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What are the four core theory groups?
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Trait, Behavioural, Contingency, Power/Influence
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What are trait theories?
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Describing the type of person who makes a good leader due to their personality traits
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What are behavioural theories?
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Describing what behaviours and actions a good leader does
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What are contingency theories?
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Describing how the situation influences good leadership ability
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What are power/influence theories?
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Describing what the true source of the leader's power is
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What are some of the traits that distinguish leaders from followers?
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Physical traits (physique, height, etc.)
Abilities (intelligence, fluency of speech) Personality (extraversion, self-confidence) |
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What are the level in the 5 level hierarchy system?
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1 - Highly capable person
2 - Contributing team member 3 - Competent manager 4 - Effective leader 5 - Exec |
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What is behavioural theory defined as?
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Focusing on how leaders behave
Autocratic, democratic or laissez-faire |
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What does behavioural theory say about the best leaders?
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They are able to use many different styles, choose the right style for each situation
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What is the Blanchard/Hershey Situational Leadership Model?
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There is not one best style, and it is effective if you can adapt style of leadership to the situation
Two adaptable dimensions... 1) Task or directive behaviour 2) Relationship or supportive behaviour |
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What are French and Raven's 5 forms of power?
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1) Legitimate
2) Reward 3) Expert 4) Referent 5) Coercive |
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What are the 3 big qualities of transformational leaders?
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They are...
1) Visionary 2) Inspirational 3) Charismatic |
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What are 7 key characteristics of charismatic leaders?
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1) Self-confidence
2) Visionary 3) Ability to articulate a vision 4) Strong convictions about the future 5) Unconventional behaviour 6) Perceived as a change agent 7) Environment sensitivity |
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How should a company effectively integrate new managers?
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Focus on building relationships, not immediately establishing authority, as authority will come from credibility
Must demonstrate character, competence, and influence |
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What are the 5 main reasons to be a follower?
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1) Fear of retribution
2) Blind hope 3) Faith in leader 4) Intellectual agreement 5) Buying the vision |
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What is the difference between a good and a bad follower?
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A good follower will always contribute something, and will oppose a bad leader
A bad follower will contribute nothing, and will support any leader |
