Chapter 1: Leadership And Followership

Question 0

Trait theory

Answer 0

All leaders show these four traits.

1. Management of attention. They were able to communicate a sense of goal or direction to attract followers.
2. Management of meaning they were able to create and communicate meaning with clarity and purpose.
3. Management of trust they demonstrated reliability and consistency
4. Management of self. they were able to know self and work with in their strengths and weaknesses

Different theories include a behavioral theory which is autocratic, democratic, and laissez-fair. Task versus relationship. Motivating theories. Emotional intelligence. Situational theories. Transformational leadership. Morale leadership.

Question 1

Three competencies for leadership

Answer 1

1. Ability to diagnose or understand what you want to influence.
2. Adaptation in order to allow your behaviors and other resources to close the gap between the current situation and what your are hoping to achieve, and
3. Communication. No matter how much you diagnose or adapt, if you cannot communicate effectively, you will probably not meet your goal (Hersey & Campbell, 2004).

Question 2

Qualities of a Leader

Answer 2

§Integrity - Expected, trustworthy
§Courage - Risk taker
§Attitude - Goes a long way
§Initiative - Act on ideas
§Energy - Requires effort
§Optimism - Opportunities, optimism “catching”
§Perseverance - Do not give up
§Balance - All aspects of life
§Ability to handle stress - Cope in positive and healthy way
§Self-awareness - Emotional intelligence, self awareness, fair treatment others

Question 3

Leadership

Answer 3

Is the ability of an individual to influence the behavior of others. They influence others towards a goal.

Question 4

Become a better follower

Answer 4

Inform your leader right away of a problem. Include a suggestion. Invest your interest and energy in your work. Be supportive. Explain when you disagree. Listen carefully. Continue to learn. Share what you learn.

Question 5

Autocratic

Answer 5

Authorative
Part of behavioral theory
§Autocratic (directive, controlling or authoritarian)
§The autocratic leader makes decisions for the group, little freedom, high control, very efficient
Motivates by coercion, communicate down the change of command,

Question 6

Democratic

Answer 6

Behavioral theory
§Democratic (participative)
§Democratic leaders share leadership. moderate freedom, leader and group make the decisions, less efficient than autocratic. Creative group
Motivated by supporting staff achievements. Communicate up and down the chain of command. There is usually good cooperation

Question 7

Laissez faire

Answer 7

Laissez-faire (“let someone do” is permissive or nondirective)
§The leader does very little planning or decision making and fails to encourage others to do so. There is little control, output maybe poor and it is inefficient.

Question 8

Task versus relationship

Answer 8

The most effective leader is able to balance both tasks and the relationship aspects of working together. This affects the morale of employees.

Question 9

Motivating theories

Answer 9

We do things to get what we want and avoid things that we don’t want.

Maslow
Alderfer: Existence, relatedness, growth
Herzberg: Hygiene factors, and motivators
Mcclelland: Need for achievement, affiliation, and power

Question 10

Emotional intelligence

Answer 10

Consciously addressing the effect of people feelings on the team emotional reality. First recognize and understand your own emotions and know how to manage them. Do not judge until all the facts are in. Welcome constructive criticism and ask for help when needed, juggle multiple demands without losing focus, and turn problems and opportunities. Second, listen attentively to others, see unspoken concerns, acknowledge their perspective, bring people together, cooperate, and help

Question 11

Situational theories

Answer 11

Instead of assuming that one particular approach works in all situations, they recognize the complexity of work and encourage the leader to consider many factors when deciding what action to take.

Situational leadership model by Dr. Paul Hersey says the key is to marry the readiness of the follower with the task behavior at hand. Followers readiness can range from unable and unwilling to able willing and confident.

The leader will range from telling, guiding, and directing to delegating, observing, and monitoring.

Question 12

Transformational leadership

Answer 12

Distinguishing features include meaning, inspiration, vision. They communicate their vision in a manner that is so meaningful and exciting that it reduces negativity and inspires the people.

Question 13

Morale leadership

Answer 13

Caring about the people who work for you as well as employees.

Question 14

Behaviors of a leader

Answer 14

Sets priorities: Evaluate, eliminate, estimate
§Thinks critically: Ask questions, open new
ideas
§Solves problems: Helps staff identify and
solve
§Respects people: Recognizes differences
in people and assists in
finding meaning
Communicates skillfully: Listening to others, encouraging
exchange of information, and providing
feedback
§Sets goals
§Shares a vision
§Involves staff inspires everyone to keep
going when it is difficult
§Develops self and others