Chapter 13 Flashcards
Managers vs. Leaders
Administers vs. innovates
Relies on control vs. inspires trust
short term view vs. long- term view
accepts status quo vs. challenges status quo
does things right vs. does the right thing
Iowa leadership studies
1st- attempt to determine what effects styles of leadership have on a group
1st to analyze leadership from the standpoint of scientific methodology
Showed that different styles of leadership can produce different, complex reactions from the same or similar groups
Authoritarian
directive and allowed no participation
democratic
encouraged group discussion and decision making
laissez-faire
gave complete freedom to group; provided no leadership
Two dimensions of leadership
consideration
initiating structure
Consideration
recognition of individual needs and relationships
initiating structure
task or goal orientation
Traditional theories or leadership
great person theory
Trait theory
associated with great person theory
concerned with identifying the personal traits of the leader
disappointing research results
only intelligency seems to be consistent
leader member relationship
most critical variable in determining the situations favorableness
degree of task structure
second most important input into the favorableness of the situation
leaders position power
obtained through formal authority, which is the third most critical dimension of the situation
Directive leadership
this style is similar to that of the lippitt and white authoritarian leader. Associates know exactly what is expected of them, and the leader gives specific directions. There is no participation by subs.
Supportive leadership
the leader is friendly and approachable and shows a genuine concern for associates
