Chapter 12 Post Test Flashcards
a theory of leadership that states that leadership effectiveness is dependent on the interaction between the leader and the situation
Fiedler’s Contingency Model
a test used in conjunction with Fiedler’s contingency model to reveal leadership style and effectiveness
Least-Preferred Coworker (LCP) Scale
the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which tasks have clear goals and problems can be solved
task structuredness
the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which a leader, by the nature of his or her position, has the power to reward and punish subordinates
leader position power
the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which subordinates like a leader
leader-member relations
a training program that teachers leaders how to change situations to match their leadership styles
leader match
a theory of leadership that states that there are six styles of leadership and that each style will be effective only in one of six organization climates
IMPACT theory
a style of leadership in which the leader leads through knowledge and information; most effective in a climate of ignorance
informational style
an organizational climate in which important information is not available
ignorance
a style of leadership in which the leader has influence because of his or her charismatic personality; most effective in a climate of despair
magnetic style
an organizational climate characterized by low morale
despair
a leadership style in which the leaders influence others by virtue of their appointed or elected authority; most effective in a climate of instability
position style
an organizational climate in which people are not sure what to do
instability
a leadership style in which the individual leads by caring about others and that is most effective in a climate of anxiety
affiliation style
an organizational climate in which worry predominates
anxiety
a leadership style in which the individual leads by controlling reward and punishment; most effective in a climate of crisis
coercive style
a critical time or climate for an organization in which the outcome to a decision has extreme consequences
crisis
a leadership style in which a person leads through organization and strategy; most effective in a climate of disorganization
tactical style
a climate in which the organization has the necessary knowledge and resources but does not know how to efficiently use the knowledge or the resources
disorganization
a theory of leadership stating that leaders will be effective if their behavior helps subordinates achieve relevant goals
path-goal theory
in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which the leaders plans and organizes the activities of employees
instrumental style
in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which leaders show concern for their employees
supportive style
in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which the leader allows employees to participate in decisions
participative style
in the path-goal theory, a leadership style in which the leader sets challenging goals and rewards achievement
achievement-oriented style
a theory of leadership stating that effective leaders must adapt their style of leadership to fit both the situation and the followers
situational leadership theory
a leadership theory that focuses on the interaction between leaders and subordinates
leader-member exchange (LMX) theory
a leadership theory that concentrates on the interaction between the leader and his or her subordinates
vertical dyad linkage (VDL) theory
a theory of leadership that concentrates on helping a leader choose how to make a decision
vroom-yetton model
power that individuals have because they have knowledge
expert power
the power that individuals have because of their elected or appointed position
legitimate power
leadership power that exists to the extent that the leader has the ability and authority to provide rewards
reward power
leadership power that comes from the leader’s capacity to punish others
coercive power
leadership power that exists when followers can identify with a leader and the leader’s goals
referent power
leadership style in which the leader focuses on task-oriented behaviors
transactional leadership
visionary leadership which the leader changes the nature and goals of an organization
transformational leadership
a leadership theory stating that leaders should be honest and open and lead out of a desire to serve others rather than a desire for self-gain
authentic leadership
