Chapter 9 Flashcards
Strategic leadership
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
Leadership
The influence that particular individuals exert on the goal achievement of others in an organizational context
Strategic leadership
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
Traits
Individual characteristics such as physical attributes, intellectual ability, and personality
Leadership categorization theory
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
Leadership categorization theory
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
Consideration
The extent to which a leader is approachable and shows personal concerns and respect for employees
Initiating structure
The degree to which a leader concentrates on group goal attainment
Least Preferred Co-Worker
A current or past co-worker with whom a leader has had a difficult time accomplishing a task
Least Preferred Co-Worker
A current or past co-worker with whom a leader has had a difficult time accomplishing a task
Path-goal theory
Robert House’s theory concerned with the situations under which various leader behaviours (directive, supportive, participative, achievement oriented) are most effective
Participative leadership
Involving employees in making work-related decisions
Leader-member exchange theory
A theory of leadership that focuses on the quality of the relationship that develops between a leader and an employee
Social exchange theory
Individuals who are treated favourably by others feel obliged to reciprocate by responding positively and returning that favourable treatment in some manner
Social exchange theory
Individuals who are treated favourably by others feel obliged to reciprocate by responding positively and returning that favourable treatment in some manner