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What is Leadership? |
Ability to influence a group towards a set of goals |
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What are Nonsanctioned Leaders? |
Influence that comes outside the formal structure of the organization |
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What are 3 General types of Theories of Leadership? |
Trait theories: leaders are different from others Behavioral theories: leaders behave in particular way Contingency theories: situation matters |
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What is Trait Theory? |
Leadership traits: Extraversion Conscientiousness Openness Emotional intelligence
Predicts leader emergence more than effectiveness |
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What are Behavioral Theories of leadership? |
Specific behaviours differentiate leaders from non-leaders
Theory believes leadership can be taught, unlike Trait Theory |
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What is Contingency Theory? |
Consider the context when looking at leadership |
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What is House's Charismatic Leadership Theory? |
Followers make attributions of heroic and extraordinary leadership abilities When they observe certain behaviours |
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What are 4 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders? |
Has vision Willing to take personal risk Sensitive to followers needs Exhibits extraordinary Behavior |
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What is a Transactional Leader? |
Clarify role and task requirements
To guide followers to the established goals |
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What are 3 Characteristics of a Transactional Leader? |
Contingent reward Management by expectation (active and passive) Laissez-faire leader |
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What are Transformational Leaders? |
Inspires followers to transcend their own self-interest for the good of the organization |
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What are 4 characteristics of a Transformational Leader? |
Idealized influence: sense of mean, pride, respect Inspirational motivation Intellectual stimulation Individualized consideration |
