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Question 1

define what is a Leadership

Answer 1

social influence in which one person can gain aid/support of others to accomplish a task

Question 2

What are the differences between a Manager vs leader?

Answer 2

manger:
GIVES DIRECTION , has subordinates, holds authority, has good ideas REACT TO CHANGE , tries to be a hero , EXCERSES power
↪Leader:
asks questions, has followers, is motivational, shows you how, actions good ideas, CREATES CHANGE change, makes heroes, DEVELOP POWERS

Question 3

Explain what type of leaders are Ambassadors and what characteristics do they hold

Answer 3

1) handles situations easily & DIFFUSE nasty situations
2) - persistent in a gentle way and persuasive while being respectful

Question 4

Explain what type of leaders are People Movers and what characteristics do they hold

Answer 4

known for BUILDING TEAMS -> talent-spotters

have parental, nurturing qualities

Question 5

Explain what type of leaders are Advocates and what characteristics do they hold

Answer 5

1) SPOKESPERSON in a group

2) articulate, rational, logical persuasive.

3) they tend to see things in black and white

Question 6

Explain what type of leaders are Truth-Seekers and what characteristics do they hold

Answer 6

level the PLAYING FIELD for those in need and act to preserve

gravitate towards LINE MANGER JOBS

Question 7

Explain what type of leaders are creative builders and what characteristics do they hold

Answer 7

1) are VISIONARIES
2) see new opportunities
3) most driven at the beginning of projects

Question 7

Explain what type of leaders are Experience Guider

Answer 7

they listen, empathize, and can put themselves in others’ shoes. they help

people think through their own problems and are natural therapists

Question 7

Explain what is Legitimate power

Answer 7

– comes solely from the position the superior holds

Question 8

Explain what is Reward power

Answer 8

– comes by means of promotion and rewards

Question 9

Explain what is Expert power

Answer 9

– comes from possessing superior knowledge of a matter

Question 10

Explain what is Referent power

Answer 10

– comes from the fact that subordinates identifies and respects

Question 11

explain what is Coercive power

Answer 11

– comes from forced actions and potential for punishment

Question 12

explain what is Organizational power

Answer 12

combination of legitimate, reward, coercive power

Question 13

explain what is Trait Theory of Leadership

Answer 13

people are born with inherited traits to become a leader (ex. intelligence, extroversion

Question 14

explain what is Situational Leadership Model

Answer 14

explain how effective leaders adapt to certain situations using different character traits

Question 15

explain what is Directing leadership

Answer 15

–> high in directive behavior but low in supportive behavior;
new employee

Question 16

explain what is Coaching leadership

Answer 16

-> combines both high supportive and high directive behavior

used for employee development

Question 17

explain what is Supporting leadership

Answer 17

low level of directive behavior, but a high level of support
useful for a seasoned employee

Question 18

explain what Delegating leadership

Answer 18

low in both supportive behavior and directive behavior

Question 19

explain what Contingency Theory of Leadership

Answer 19

focuses on the interaction of leadership style and the situation
↪3 relevant aspects of the situation:
-the quality of the leader’s relationships with others
-how well structured their tasks were
-the leader’s amount of formal authority

Question 20

explain what Behavioral Theory of Leadership

Answer 20

leaders are made, rather than born

-believed that successful leadership has describable actions & definable, learnable behavior

Question 21

explain what is transformational leadership

Answer 21

people follow those who inspires them; creates a culture (ex. gandhi)