ch 14 final Flashcards
leadership theories
early leadership
contemporary views
early leadership
trait theories
behavioral theories
contingency (situational) theories
contemporary views
transformational
charismatic -visionary
team
trait theories
drive
desire to lead
honesty and integrity
self confidence
intelligence
job relevant knowledge
extraversion energetic/lively
proneness to guilt - produces strong sense of responsibility for others
autocratic style
centralize authority
dictate work methods
unilateral decisions
limit employee participation
democratic style
involve employees in decision making
delegate authority
encourage participation in deciding work methods and goals
use feedback as an opporunity for coaching employees
laissez-faire style
give the group complete freedom to make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit
two dimensions of leader
employee oriented - emphasizing personal relationships
production oriented - emphasizing task accomplishment
contingency theories of leadership
hersey and blanchard situational leadership theory
path-goal theory
hersey and blanchards situational leadership theory
successful leadership is achieved by selecting a leadership style that matches the level of the followers readiness
steps to H+B situational leadership theory
telling (s1) high task-low relationship leadership
selling (s2) high task high relationship leadership
participating (s3) low task - high relationship leadership
delegating (s4) low task low relationship leadership
four stages of follower readiness (H+S)
followers are unable and unwilling
followers and unable but willing
followers are able but unwilling
followers are able and willing
path goal theory
assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction or support needed to ensure that thier goals are compatible with those of the group
path goal model
directive
supportive
participation
achievement - oriented
