Chapter 13: Terminology Flashcards
Leader behavior concentrated on particular work outcomes
Achievement -Oriented Behavior
Theories derived from studies at Ohio State and University of MIchigan that focus on the behaviors common to effective leaders.
Behavioral Theories of Leadership
States that leaders possess some exceptional characteristics that cause followers to be loyal and inspired
Charismatic Leadership Theory
Leader Behaviors that show a concern for the feeling, attitudes, and needs of followers.
Consideration
Theories that look at the interaction of characteristics of both the leader and the situation
Contingency Theories
A theory that matches characteristics of the situation with leader decision-making strategies
Decision-Making Model
Leader behavior that provides instructions and suggestions for performing a job
Directive Behavior
A leadership theory that maintains that effective leadership depends on a match between the leaders style and the degree to which the work situation gives control and influence to the leader.
Fiedlers Contingency Model
A universalist theory of leadership that maintains that great leaders are born, not made.
Great Man/Woman Theory
Leader behaviors that define, organize, and structure the work situation
Initiating Structure
A theory that effective leadership is determined by the quality of the interaction between the leader and particular group members.
Leadermember Exchange Model (LMX)
The quality of the relationship between leader and followers.
Leadermember Relations
Ability to guide a group toward the achievement of goals.
Leadership
An application of the findings from the behavioral theories of leadership that stresses that effective leaders should be both task oriented and relationship oriented.
Leadersip Grid
A measure that assesses leaders task or relationship orientation by having them rate their most difficult fellow worker.
Least Preferred Co-worker (LPC)
Leader behavior that encourages members to assume on active role in group planning and decision making.
Participative Behavior
States that a leaders job is to help the work group achieve their desired goals.
Path-Goal Theory
A leaders authority to punish or reward followers.
Position Power
Leader behaviors focused on maintaining interpersonal relationships on the job.
Relationship-Oriented Behaviors
Where leadership is shared among the group members rather than being centralized in one person.
Shared Leadership
Leader behavior focusing on interpersonal relationships and showing concern for workers well-being.
Supportive Behavior
An assessment of how well elements of the work task are structured.
Task Structure
Leader behaviors focused on the work task.
Task-oriented Behaviors
Attempts to discover the traits shared by all effective leaders.
Trait Theory
Enduring attributes associated with an individuals makeup or personality.
Traits
Leadership based on some transaction, such as exchanging money for work.
Tansactional Leadership
Focuses on the leaders ability to provide shared values and a vision for the future for the work group.
Transformational Leadership
Theories that look for the major characteristics common to all effective leaders.
Universalist Theories
