Final Project
Our textbook defines leadership as “The ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals.” The leadership process consists of a leader who is the source of inspiration, the group members who are the functioning people in the group, and the context of the situation i.e. disaster, planning, charitable, etc. I have always looked at myself as more of a follower than a leader until I took this course. According to the textbook, traits are a “leader’s inner qualities that help the leader function effectively. Examples of these would be self-confidence and problem solving abilities. I have not had a lot of self-confidence in the past. However, after taking this course, and …show more content…
Participative is defined as sharing decision making with group members and is often seen in females. Autocratic leaders maintain authority and make all the decisions and expect the group to comply. They don’t care what others think. Entrepreneurial leaders are visionary, take risks and are creative. I am a Participative Leader and my subtype is Consultative. Whenever I am in a group, I always make sure to confer with the other members before I make a decision. I occasionally rely on consensus but rarely will I rely on the democratic sub-type. I have found many times when I left the decision to others when I was in charge, it came back to haunt me badly. I was surprised to learn that I have several characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Leader as well. I am always looking to the future when I am thinking of how my decision will have an impact. I don’t just look at the here and now. I am a very creative person. I always feel driven to reach my goals very strongly and I am open to taking risks, within …show more content…
Below are examples of ethical and unethical / dishonest tactics:
Honest Influence Tactics Dishonest Influence Tactics
Leading by Example and Respect Deliberate Machiavellianism
Using Rational Persuasion Gentle manipulation of people and situations
Apprising the Target Undue Pressure
Making a Personal Appeal Debasement
Developing a Reputation as a Subject Matter Expert Ingratiation
Exchanging Favors and Bargaining Joking and Kidding
Legitimizing a Request Upward Appeal
Making an Inspirational Appeal, Being Charming, and Emotional Display
Consultation with Others
Forming Coalitions
Being a Team Player
Practicing Hands-On Leadership
A good leader must make sure that the stick with traits that are honest and never use dishonest and unethical influence tactics.
REFERENCES:
Lecture Notes from Weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4
DuBrin, Andrew J. Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills. Seventh ed. Mason, OH: Southwestern, Cengage Learning, 2013.
Our textbook defines leadership as “The ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals.” The leadership process consists of a leader who is the source of inspiration, the group members who are the functioning people in the group, and the context of the situation i.e. disaster, planning, charitable, etc. I have always looked at myself as more of a follower than a leader until I took this course. According to the textbook, traits are a “leader’s inner qualities that help the leader function effectively. Examples of these would be self-confidence and problem solving abilities. I have not had a lot of self-confidence in the past. However, after taking this course, and …show more content…
Participative is defined as sharing decision making with group members and is often seen in females. Autocratic leaders maintain authority and make all the decisions and expect the group to comply. They don’t care what others think. Entrepreneurial leaders are visionary, take risks and are creative. I am a Participative Leader and my subtype is Consultative. Whenever I am in a group, I always make sure to confer with the other members before I make a decision. I occasionally rely on consensus but rarely will I rely on the democratic sub-type. I have found many times when I left the decision to others when I was in charge, it came back to haunt me badly. I was surprised to learn that I have several characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Leader as well. I am always looking to the future when I am thinking of how my decision will have an impact. I don’t just look at the here and now. I am a very creative person. I always feel driven to reach my goals very strongly and I am open to taking risks, within …show more content…
Below are examples of ethical and unethical / dishonest tactics:
Honest Influence Tactics Dishonest Influence Tactics
Leading by Example and Respect Deliberate Machiavellianism
Using Rational Persuasion Gentle manipulation of people and situations
Apprising the Target Undue Pressure
Making a Personal Appeal Debasement
Developing a Reputation as a Subject Matter Expert Ingratiation
Exchanging Favors and Bargaining Joking and Kidding
Legitimizing a Request Upward Appeal
Making an Inspirational Appeal, Being Charming, and Emotional Display
Consultation with Others
Forming Coalitions
Being a Team Player
Practicing Hands-On Leadership
A good leader must make sure that the stick with traits that are honest and never use dishonest and unethical influence tactics.
REFERENCES:
Lecture Notes from Weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4
DuBrin, Andrew J. Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills. Seventh ed. Mason, OH: Southwestern, Cengage Learning, 2013.