Chapter 12: Leadership Power and Sources of Power Flashcards

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power

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ability to get others to do things that they otherwise would not do

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2
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the five sources of power

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legitimate 
reward
coercive
referent 
expert
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legitimate power

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leader has authority to tell others what to do

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4
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legit power example

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leader has subordinate remove a safety hazard

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5
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reward power

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leader controls valued rewards

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reward power example

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work hard to get positive performance review and raise

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coercive power

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leader has control over punishments

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coercive power example

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punish those who are absent often

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9
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referent power

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leader has characteristics that appeal to others (charisma)

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referent power example

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u do something for someone bc he is like-able

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expert power

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leader has certain expertise or knowledge

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expert power example

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salesperson gives a seasoned sales manager tips on how to seal a deal and season al manager follows b/c they respect the expertise of the expert manager

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13
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what’re the 4 leadership theories

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great person theory
trait theory
behavioral theory
contingency theory

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14
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great person theory

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ppl who are born leaders

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15
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trait theory

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some characteristics (traits) distinguish leaders and non-leaders

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16
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whats the oldest leadership perspective

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trait theory

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17
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competence/skill theory (3 things)

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technical
interpersonal
conceptual

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18
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drive

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characteristic that refers to high level of effort

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19
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need for achievement

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constantly striving for improvement

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20
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leadership motivation

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want to lead

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21
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usually extroverted

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have a high need for power

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22
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integrity

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correspondence b/w actions and words

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23
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two aspects to integrity

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honesty, credibility

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24
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self confidence

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overcome obstacles, make decisions despite uncertainty, instill confidence in others

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25
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knowledge of business

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high knowledge of industry, companies, technical matters

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26
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behavioral theory

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what good leaders do, how they behave (human relations)

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27
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task performance

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leader’s efforts to ensure that the work unit or organization reaches its goals

28
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aspects to task performance

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speed, quality, accuracy, quantity, following the rules

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group maintenance

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leaders take satisfaction of members, maintains harmonious work relationships

30
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what does group maintenance focus on

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ppl’s feelings and comfort, appreciation of them, and stress reduction

31
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leader member exchange theory (LMX)

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highlights the importance of leader behaviors not just toward the group as a whole but toward individuals on a personal basis

32
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group maintenance

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group is successful

33
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autocratic group maintenance

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higher performance, make decisions and announce to the group

34
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democratic group maintenance

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most positive attitude, solicits input from others

35
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Blake and mouton’s managerial grid

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managers are rated on their concern for production and concern for ppl

36
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the ideal leader is oriented in two different ways:

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performance and maintenance oriented (production and ppl)

37
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contingency theory of leadership

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situational approach

38
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vroom model

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how do leaders go about making decisions?
assessing the situation before determining the best leadership style
-operates like a funnel

39
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fiedler

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effectiveness based on personal style of leader and situation power

40
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task motivated leadership

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emphasis on completing tasks (LOW SCORE)

41
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relationship motivated leadership

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emphasis on interpersonal relationships (high score)

42
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hersey and blanchard

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maturity of followers is key factor (life cycle theory)

43
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job maturity

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level of the followers skills and technical knowledge relative to the task being performed

44
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psychological maturity

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is the followers self confidence to do a good job

45
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what does psychological maturity propose

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the more mature followers, the less the leader needs to engage in task performance behaviors

46
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low maturity levels place an emphasis on what?

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performance related leadership

47
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house’s path goal theory (2 things)

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  1. personal characteristics

2. environmental pressures

48
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whats the most comprehensive and generally useful situational model of leadership effectiveness

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house’s path goal theory

49
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4 leadership behaviors

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directive
supportive
participative
achievement

50
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directive leadership behavior

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task performance, oriented behavior

51
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supportive leadership behavior

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group-maintenance oriented behavior

52
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participative leadership behavior

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decision style

53
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achievement-oriented leadership behavior

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behavior geared towards motivating others

54
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whats the main point of the path-goal theory

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appropriate leader behaviors, as determined by characteristics of followers and the work environment…leads to effective performance

55
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fielder’s LPC theory says effectiveness depends on two factors

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  1. personal style of the leader

2. degree to which the situation gives the leader power, control, and influence over the situation

56
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task motivated leadership

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places primary emphasis on completing task, most likely exhibited by leaders with low LPC scores

57
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low LPC scores

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4,5,6,7

58
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relationship motivated leadership

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emphasizes maintaining good interpersonal relationships and is more likely from leaders w/ high LPC scores

59
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what’re the high LPC scores

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1,2,3,8

60
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charismatic leadership

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dominant, exceptionally self confident, convinced of the moral righteousness of his or her beliefs, able to arouse sense of excitement in subordinates

61
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transactional leadership

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mgmt is series of transactions that utilize legitimate, reward, and coercive powers

62
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transformational leadership

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leader motivates group to transcend personal interests for good of org.

63
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transcendental leadership

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includes spirituality, her pppl transcend the self and see what’s good for all

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authentic leadership

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strive for authenticity in the form of honesty, genuineness, reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness….care about public interests, not just their own

65
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level 5 leadership

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ultimate leadership style, combines drive/resolve and humility (Nelson Mandela)

66
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servant leadership

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serves the needs of others to enhance personal growth while strengthening the org.