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chapter 13 Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of leadership?

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The use of power and influence to direct activities of followers toward achieving goals.

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Name the four leader decision-making styles.

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Autocratic, Consultative, Facilitative, Delegative.

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What is the autocratic decision-making style?

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Leader makes decisions alone without input from followers.

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What is the consultative decision-making style?

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Leader seeks input but makes the final decision.

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What is the facilitative decision-making style?

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Leader seeks group consensus for decisions.

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What is the delegative decision-making style?

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Leader delegates decision-making responsibility to followers.

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What are the two main day-to-day leadership behaviours?

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Initiating structure and consideration.

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Define initiating structure in leadership.

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Task-oriented behaviours like setting goals and clarifying roles.

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Define consideration in leadership.

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People-oriented behaviours like building trust and relationships.

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What is transformational leadership?

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Inspires followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes through a shared vision.

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Name the four components of transformational leadership.

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Idealized influence, Inspirational motivation, Intellectual stimulation, Individualized consideration.

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What is idealized influence?

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Acting as a role model and earning trust.

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What is inspirational motivation?

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Communicating a compelling vision and high expectations.

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What is intellectual stimulation?

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Encouraging creativity and innovation.

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What is individualized consideration?

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Providing personal mentorship and support.

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What is transactional leadership?

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Focuses on rewards for performance and task completion.

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What are the three types of transactional leadership?

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Passive management by exception, Active management by exception, Contingent reward.

18
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Define passive management by exception.

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Leader intervenes only after mistakes occur.

19
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Define active management by exception.

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Leader actively monitors for mistakes and corrects them.

20
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Define contingent reward.

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Leader offers rewards for meeting performance goals.

21
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What is Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?

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Focuses on the quality of relationships between leaders and followers.

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What is high-quality LMX?

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Close relationships with trust and high communication.

23
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What is low-quality LMX?

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Limited interaction and support from the leader.

24
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How do trait theories view leadership?

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Leadership is based on inherent traits like charisma and confidence.

25
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How do behavioural theories view leadership?

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Leadership effectiveness depends on actions, not traits.

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What outcomes measure leadership effectiveness?

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Employee satisfaction, performance, and turnover rates.

27
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What are the key traits of a transformational leader?

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Visionary, motivating, innovative, and supportive.

28
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Compare transactional and transformational leadership.

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Transactional focuses on rewards; transformational focuses on inspiring and motivating.

29
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What leadership style works best for quick decisions?

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Autocratic.

30
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What leadership style works best for creative teams?

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Facilitative.

31
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What leadership style empowers skilled employees?

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Delegative.

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What is the impact of high-quality LMX?

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Higher satisfaction, performance, and commitment.

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What is the impact of low-quality LMX?

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Dissatisfaction and reduced effort.

34
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What is the role of initiating structure in leadership?

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Improves efficiency and productivity.

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What is the role of consideration in leadership?

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Builds morale and satisfaction.

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What does intellectual stimulation encourage?

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Creativity and problem-solving in teams.

37
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Why is individualized consideration important?

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It supports personal growth and development of followers.

38
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What are the advantages of consultative decision-making?

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Builds trust and collaboration.

39
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What is a major drawback of facilitative decision-making?

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It can slow down decision-making processes.

40
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How does LMX Theory explain differences in employee outcomes?

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Outcomes depend on the quality of leader-follower relationships.

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