3. who's the boss Flashcards
great man theories
> Focused on historical figures and what made them leaders
First approach to leadership
Criticism: Became outdated; was only about men
Leader emergence approach
The person in a group who emerges to become a leader
trait approach
> Leaders have certain characteristics that non leaders don’t have
criticism: no consistent relationship between traits and leadership effectiveness
and Little agreement in the meaning of the traits
what big 5 traits are associated with leadership?
extraversion and lack of neuroticism
power approach
Different types of power a leader can use; give rewards for compliance > Reward power > Expert power > Referent power > Coercive power > Legitimate power
Behavioral approach
begun by researchers in ohio
- leadership theory that focused on kinds of behaviors ppl in leadership roles engage in
authentic leadership
Emphasizes integrity of the leader, defined by positive self-concept and desire to learn
e.g.
Charismatic leadership
- Followers are emotionally attached to the leader, they don’t question the leader’s behaviors and beliefs
- Charisma can be diminished by situational factors
- Having ideal vision of the future
in the behavior approach, what are 2 main types of behaviors identified in leaders?
consideration and initiating structure
transactional leadership
- The leaders show their followers how they can reach their goals
- Based on compliance with rewards and punishment
laissez-faire leadership
- The leader provides little leadership to the group
- When mistakes are brought to their attention they respond with no harsh punishments
Ohio studies
fleishman and Harris
- took a behavioral approach to leadership studies (what kinds of behav. ppl in leadership roles employed
- classified the leader behaviors into 10 categories but eventually stuck with just consideration and initiating structure
Ohio studies
fleishman and Harris
- took a BEHAVIORAL APPROACH to leadership studies (what kinds of behav. ppl in leadership roles employed
- classified the leader behaviors into 10 categories but eventually stuck with just consideration and initiating structure
Michigan studies
- focused on dynamics of how leaders and groups interacted
- Task-oriented behavior (initiating structure for ohio)
- relations-oriented behavior (similar to “consideration” in ohio studies)
what is the different findings that Michigan studies had than Ohio studies?
- Participative behavior on the behalf of the leader was a key to group effectiveness
- suggested that leadership did not have to be all leader-follower interactions. in fact,
what is the different findings that Michigan studies had than Ohio studies?
- Participative behavior on the behalf of the leader was a key to group effectiveness
- suggested that leadership did not have to be all leader-follower interactions.
contingency approach
- more supportive, u clarify what will be punished and what will be rewarded
-Looks at how a situation plays an important role when leadership is exercised
when a situation presents itself, 3 things are assessed in order to see how legit a leader is
> quality of leader and follower relationship
> see power leader has over indicating what to do and ppl actually listen or not
> clarity of performance goals
situational leadership (harsey and blanchard)
Job maturity
Psychological maturity are the two facets for maturity and the qualities a good leader needs
define the leadership styles
- supportive
- directive
- participative
- achievement
- supportive
- directive: Providing structure and feedback
- participative: Engaging followers in decision making
- achievement: Setting high standards and making followers achieve these standards
vroom-yetton model
You need subordinates to be a leader
> when you should include ur followers in decision making or not (e.g. an urgent situation u dont have time to discuss it with evryone)
Main idea - you can’t have a participative style all the time when making decisions
leader-member exchange theory and limitations
Focuses on the quality of the relationship between leaders and followers; they have to support each other; good for benefit the employees and the organization
> Limitations
Offers little guidance on how to improve the relationship
The two might disagree on the quality of relationship that they have
transformational leadership theory
The leader transforms the followers to become the better versions of themselves; long-term
components of transformational leadership theory
> Idealized influence (leaders build trust and respect, the leader will do what is right)
Intellectual stimulation (encourages ppl to think of better ways to do things)
Inspirational motivation (leaders articulate a future vision and encourage followers to reach the vision)
Individualized consideration (leaders care about individual needs)
Difference between transformational and charismatic leaders
> Transformational leaders increase the self-esteem of followers; leadership defined by the vision
In charismatic, followers are weaker as individual, defined by the leader