Behavioral approach Flashcards
Behavioral Approach
emphasizes behavior of a leader, what they do and how they act
Task Behaviors
facilitate goal accomplishment
Relationship Behaviors
help followers feel comfortable
Country club management
High relationship, low task - lots of attention on the people which creates a very comfortable atmosphere
team management
high relationship, high task - interdependence of work creates a good environment
middle of the road management
mid relationship, mid task -adequate organization
impoverished management
low relationship, low task - minimum effort is exerted
authority-compliance management
low relationship, high task - efficiency= results lack of care for the people
Opportunism
use combination of styles for personal advancement
maternalism/paternalism
leaders who use high low on both sides, but can’t integrate both
Charismatic Leadership
having an appealing vision with emotional appeals, very confident and optimistic
Strengths and Limitations of the Behavioral Approach
positives: research backed, task relationship, leaders can learn about themselves
negatives: didn’t find universal leadership style, implies best is 9,9
