CH. 11: Leadership

Question 1

Extent to which a leader is likely to define & structure his/ her role & the roles of employees in order to attain goals

Answer 1

Initiating structure

Question 2

Extent to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees’ ideas, & regard for their feelings

Answer 2

Consideration

Question 3

Leader who emphasizes interpersonal relations

Answer 3

Employee- oriented leader

Question 4

Leader who emphasizes technical/ task aspects of the job

Answer 4

Production- oriented leader

Question 5

Theories proposing traits differentiate leaders from nonleaders

Answer 5

Trait theories of leadership

Question 6

Theories proposing spec. behaviours differentiate leaders from nonleaders

Answer 6

Behavioural theories of leadership

Question 7

Proposes that effective group performance depends upon proper match b/w leader’s style of interacting with his/her followers & degree to which situation allows leader to control & influence

Answer 7

Fiedler contingency model

Question 8

Leadership theory that focuses on the readiness of followers

Answer 8

Situational Leadership

Question 9

Leadership theory that says it’s the leader’s job to assist followers in attaining their goals & to provide necessary direction &/ support to ensure that their goals are compatible w/ overall objectives of group/ org.

Answer 9

Path- goal theory

Question 10

Leadership theory stating that followers make attributions of heroic/ extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviours

Answer 10

Charismatic leadership theory

Question 11

A formal articulation of an organization’s vision/ mission

Answer 11

Vision statement

Question 12

Leaders who are fiercely ambitious & driven, but ambition is directed toward their company rather than themselves

Answer 12

Level 5 leaders

Question 13

Leaders who guide/ motivate followers in direction of established goals by clarifying role & task requirements

Answer 13

Transactional leaders

Question 14

Leaders who inspire followers to transcend own self- interests & who are capable of having a profound & extraordinary effect on followers

Answer 14

Transformational leaders

Question 15

A sr. employee who sponsors & supports a less experienced employee

Answer 15

Mentor

Question 16

How leaders create self- leaders:

Answer 16

• Model self- leadership
• Encourage employees to create self- set goals
• Encourage use of self- rewards
• Create (+) thought patterns
• Create climate of self- leadership
• Encourage self- criticism

Question 17

Roles of Team Leaders

Answer 17

• Liaisons with external constituencies
• Troubleshooters
• Conflict managers
• Coaches

Question 18

Benefits of Leading w/out authority (3)

Answer 18

1. Lattitude for creative deviance
2. Issue focus
3. Front- line information

Question 19

Leaders who know who they are, what they believe in & value, & act on these values & beliefs openly & candidly

Answer 19

Authentic leaders

Question 20

Leadership concept stating that leaders convey values that are other- centred vs. self- centred & who role model ethical conduct

Answer 20

Socialized charismatic leadership

Question 21

Moral foundation of leadership (4)

Answer 21

• Truth telling
• Promise keeping
• Fairness
• Respect for the individual