chapter 13 Flashcards
the process of influencing people to diirect their efforts towards the achieement of some particuar goal or goals
leadership
leadership theories
theory x (douglas mcgregror theory y (douglas mcgregor) theory z (william ouchie)
people are lazy and do not like work, managers must use force and punishment to get them to work
theory x
people not only will work hard but also seek increased responsibility and challenge under the right conditions
theory y
physical and mental effort at work comes naturally to people
theory y
people will seek opportunities to participate in management and are motivated by teamwork and sharing responsibillity
theory z
leadershp behaviors and styles
authoritarian leadership
paternalistic leadership
participative leadership
the use of work-centered behavior that is designed to ensure task accomploishment
authoritarian leadership
the use of a work-centered and people-centered approach
participative leadership
encouraging participation of subordinates to get the job done is an example of
participative leadership
leadres who focus on the task/job but also concerned about employess well-being
paternalistic leadership
features of paternalistic leaders
employees expectedto work hard
company gurantees employment/benefits
two-way communication
centralized decision-making
featurs of authoritarian leaders
one way communication
emphasis on work progress and procedures
little conern for employee
centralized decison-making
features of participative leadership
allowing employees to take control of work
decentralized decision making
used in innovative firms
european managers tend to be
participative leaders
british managers tend tobe
participative leaders
french and german managers tend to be
authoritarian leaders