Chapter 13 - Leadership Flashcards
What is Leadership?
the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
What is the Trait Theories of Leadership?
theories that consider personal qualities and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders
What is the Behavioral Theories of Leadership?
theories proposing that specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders
What is Initiating Structure?
the extent to which leaders define and structure their roles and those of their subordinates in pursuit of goal attainment
What two dimensions for behavioral theories of leadership were identified by Ohio State Studies?
initiating structure
consideration
What is Consideration?
the extent to which a leader has job relationships that are characterized by:
- mutual trust
- respect for subordinates’ ideas
- regard for their feelings
What is the Fiedler Contingency Model?
A theory that says leaders are most effective when their style fits the level of control and influence they have in a situation
What is the Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) questionnaire
an instrument that purports to measure wether a person is task- or relationship- oriented
What are Leader-Member relations?
the degree of confidence, trust, and respect that subordinates have in their leader
What is Task Structure?
the degree to which job assignments are regimented
What is Position Power?
Power that comes from your official role in the organization, like being able to hire, fire, promote, or give raises.
What is the Situational Leadership Theory (SLT)?
a contingency theory that focuses on followers’ readiness to accomplish a specific task
What should the leader do if the followers are unable and unwilling to do a task?
give clear and specific instructions
What should the leader do if the followers are unable but willing to do a task?
Give clear instructions and guidance to make up for their lack of skills
What should the leader do if the followers are able and willing to do a task?
doesn’t need to do much
What is the Path-Goal Theory?
A theory that says leaders should help followers reach their goals by giving support, making the path clear, and removing obstacles.
What is the Leadership-Participation Model?
A theory that helps leaders decide how much team involvement is needed when making decisions in different situations
What is the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory?
A theory that says leaders have different relationships with each team member.
People in the “ingroup” get more trust and support, which leads to better performance, lower turnover, and more job satisfaction.
What is the Charismatic Leadership Theory?
A theory that says people see someone as a hero or special leader when they show certain inspiring behaviors.
What is Vision?
a long-term strategy for attaining a goal or goals
What is a Vision Statement?
a formal articulation of an organization’s vision or mission
What are Transactional Leaders?
Leaders who help followers reach set goals by explaining what to do and what’s expected
What are Transformational Leaders?
leaders who inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the organization
What is the Full Range of Leadership Model?
a model that depicts seven management styles on a continuum:
- laissez-faire
- management by exception
- contingent reward leadership
- individualized consideration
- intellectual stimulation
- inspirational motivation
- idealized influence
What are Authentic Leaders?
leaders who know who they are, know what they believe in and value, and act on those values and beliefs openly and candidly
What is Socialized Charismatic Leadership?
A type of leadership where the leader focuses on others, not themselves, and sets an example by acting ethically
What is Abusive Supervision?
supervision that is hostile both verbally and nonverbally
What is Servant Leadership?
A leadership style where the leader puts others first and focuses on helping their team grow and succeed
What is Trust?
A feeling where people rely on each other and truly care about each other’s well-being
What is Trust Propensity?
How likely an employee is to trust a leader
What is a Mentor?
a senior employee who sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee, called a protégé
What is the Attribution Theory of Leadership?
A theory that says people see someone as a leader based on how they interpret that person’s behavior
What are Neutralizers?
Things that block a leader’s influence, making their actions have no effect on followers’ results
What are Substitutes?
Things like experience or training that make a leader’s help or guidance less necessary
