Chapter 8 - Transformational Leadership Flashcards
focuses on the exchanges that occur between leaders and their followers
transactional
- process of engaging with others to create a connection that increases motivation and morality in both the leader and the follower
- are inspirational, drive positive change, and help followers do more than what is usually expected
- have a vision, strong values and are ethical
transformational
focuses on the leader’s own interests rather than the interests of his or her followers
pseudo-transformational
- charisma
- leaders who act as strong role models for followers
idealized influence
- leaders who communicate high expectations to followers, inspiring them through motivation to become committed to and a part of the shared vision in the organization
inspirational motivation
leaders encourage followers to be creative and innovative
intellectual stimulation
leaders provide supportive environment to meet followers’ needs
individualized consideration
it is an exchange process between leaders and followers in which effort by followers is exchanged for specified rewards
- salaries, promotion
contingent reward
it is leadership that involves corrective criticism, negative feedback, and negative reinforcement
management by exception
watches followers closely for mistakes or rule violations and then take corrective action
Management by exception active
intervenes only after standards have not been met or problems have arisen
management by exception passive
- “hands-off, let-thinks-ride”
- abdicates responsibility, delays decisions, gives no feedback, and makes little effort to help followers satisfy their needs
Laissez-Faire
- be clear about their own values and philosophy
Model the Way
compelling visions that can guide people’s behavior
Inspire a Shared Vision
being willing to change the state quo and step into the unknown
Challenge the Process
