Chapter 9 Flashcards

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Strategic leadership

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Leadership that involves the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization

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Leadership

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The influence that particular individuals exert on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context

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Strategic leadership

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Leadership that involves the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a viable future for the organization

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Traits

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Individual characteristics such as physical attributes, intellectual ability, and personality

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Leadership categorization theory

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People are more likely to view somebody as a leader and to evaluate them as a more effective leader when they possess prototypical characteristics of leadership

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Leadership categorization theory

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People are more likely to view somebody as a leader and to evaluate them as a more effective leader when they possess prototypical characteristics of leadership

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Consideration

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The extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concerns and respect for employees

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Initiating structure

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The degree to which a leader concentrates on group goal attainment

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Least Preferred Co-Worker

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A current or past co-worker with whom a leader has had a difficult time accomplishing a task

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Least Preferred Co-Worker

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A current or past co-worker with whom a leader has had a difficult time accomplishing a task

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Path-goal theory

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Robert House’s theory concerned with the situations under which various leader behaviours (directive, supportive, participative, achievement oriented) are most effective

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Participative leadership

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Involving employees in making work-related decisions

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Leader-member exchange theory

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A theory of leadership that focuses on the quality of the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee

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Social exchange theory

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Individuals who are treated favourably by others feel obliged to reciprocate by responding positively and returning that favourable treatment in some manner

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Social exchange theory

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Individuals who are treated favourably by others feel obliged to reciprocate by responding positively and returning that favourable treatment in some manner

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Transactional leadership

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Leadership that is based on a straightforward exchange relationship between the leader and the followers

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Management by exception

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Leadership that involves the leader taking corrective action on the basis of the results of leader-follower transactions

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Transformational leadership

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Leadership that provides followers with a new vision that instills true commitment

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Charisma

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The ability to command strong loyalty and devotion from followers and thus have the potential for strong influence among them

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Empowering leadership

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Implementing conditions that enable power to be shared with employees

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Ethical leadership

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The demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships

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Servant leadership

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A form of leadership that involves going beyond one’s own self-interests and and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead

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Servant leadership

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A form of leadership that involves going beyond one’s own self-interests and and having a genuine concern to serve others and a motivation to lead

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Glass ceiling

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An invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to senior leadership positions in organizations

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Role congruity theory

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Prejudice against female leaders is the result of an incongruity between the perceived characteristics of women and the perceived requirements of leadership roles

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Global leadership theory

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A set of leadership capabilities required to function effectively in different cultures and the ability to cross language, social, economic and political barriers