Chapter 11: Leadership

Question 1

managers vs leaders

Answer 1

managers = stability implement vision of leaders

leaders= change establish/develop a vision for future

Question 2

Three Theories of leadership

Answer 2

leadership
behavioural
contingency

Question 3

Trait Theory

Answer 3

traits can predict leadership- but better at predicting leader emergence than effectiveness

Question 4

Behavioural Theory

Answer 4

leadership is a skill set, can be taught to anyone but we must identify the proper behaviours

Question 5

Behaviour Theory (Ohio State)

Answer 5

initiating structure- the defining/structure of roles

consideration- relationships that reflect trust and respect

Question 6

Behavioural Theory (Michigan University)

Answer 6

employee-oriented: interpersonal relationships

vs

production oriented-technical aspects of the job

Question 7

Contingency Theory

Answer 7

stresses the importance of considering the context when examining leadership

Question 8

Contingency Theories 4

Answer 8

fielder contingency model
Hersey & Blanchard Situational Theory
Path-Goal Theory
Substitutes for Leadership

Question 9

Fiedler Contingency

Answer 9

depends on match btwn leaders style and the degree to which the situtation gives the leader control
(LPC)
Leader-member Relationship
Task Stucture
Position Power

Question 10

Hersey & Blanchard

Answer 10

Situational Leadership

readiness of follower

readiness= ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task

Question 11

Types of Hersery/Blanchard Situations

Answer 11

able/unwilling:supportive/participative
able/willing:laissez-faire
unable/willing:high task&relation orientation/
unable/unwilling: micromanage

Question 12

Path-Goal Theory

Answer 12

leaders job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and provide support/direction to ensure goals are compatible w that of the organization

Question 13

4 Leadership Styles of Path/Goal

Answer 13

directive
supportive
participative
achievement oriented

Question 14

Substitutes for leadership

Answer 14

characteristics of the individual
characteristics of the job
characteristics of organization

Question 15

Charismatic Leadership

Answer 15

“gift”
followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership ability when the observe specific behaviours
rely on vision & vision statement

Question 16

Level 5 leaders

Answer 16

ambition for company above self

Question 17

Transactional Leaders 4

Answer 17

leaders who guide or motivate their followers in one direction

contingent rewards
management exception (active)
management exception
laissez-faire

Question 18

transformational leaders 4

Answer 18

inspire followers to transcend their own self interests for the good of the organization

idealized influence
inspirational motivation
intellectual stimulation
individual consideration

Question 19

Mentor

Answer 19

senior employee who sponsors and supports a less experienced employee

career and pyschosocial

Question 20

Self Leadership

Answer 20

individuals control their own behaviour

Question 21

identification based trust

Answer 21

trust based on mutual understanding of each others intentions

Question 22

Authentic Leader

Answer 22

ethical people who know who they are, and what they believe in

Question 23

moral leadership

Answer 23

convey values that are other-centred vs self-centered and model ethical conduct