First quiz chapter 17 Flashcards
Leader
someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority
leadership
a process of leading a group and influencing that group to achieve its goals
behavioral theories?
leadership theories that identify behaviors that differentiate effective leaders from ineffective leaders
autocratic style
leader who dictates work methods, makes unilateral decisions, and limits employee participation
democratic style
leader who involved employees in decision making, delegated authority, and used feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees
laissez-faire style
leader who lets the group make decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit
initiating structure
extent to which a leader defines his or her role and the roles of group members in attaining goals
consideration
the extent to which a leader had work relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect for group members ideas and feelings
high-high leader
leader high in both initiating structure and consideration behaviors
managerial grid
two-dimensional grid for appraising leadership styles LOOK AT CHART
Fiedler contigency model
leadership theory proposing that effective group performance depends on the proper match between a leaders style and the degree to which the situation allows the leader to control and influence
least-preferred coworker (LPC) questionaire
questionaire that measures whether a leader is task or relationship oriented
leader-member relations
degree of confidence, trust, and respect employees have for their leader; rated as either good or poor
task structure
degree to which job assignments are formalized and structured; rated as either high or low
position power
degree of influence a leader has over activities such as hiring, firing, discipline, promotions, and salary increases; rated as either strong or weak
situational leadership theory
leadership contingency theory that focuses on follower’s readiness
Readiness
the extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task
telling (high task-low relationship)
leader defines roles and tells people what, how and when, and doesnt care too much about the relaitonship
selling (high-task relationship)
leader provides both directive and supportive behavior
participating (low task-high relationship)
leader and followers share in decision making; the man role of the leader is facilitating and communication
delegating (low task- low relationship)
leader provides little direction or support
four stages of follower readiness. R1
people are both UNABLE and UNWILLING to take responsibility for doing something. Followers aren’t competent or confident
four stages of follower readiness R2
people are unable but willing to do the necessary job tasks. Followers are motivated but lack the appropriate skills
four stages of follower readiness. R3
people are ABLE but UNWILLING to do what the leader wants. Followers are competent but dont want to do something
four stages of follower readiness. R4
People are both ABLE and WILLING to do what is asked of them
Path goal theory
theory that says the leader’s job is to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide direction and support needed to ensure that their goals are compatible with the goals of the group or organization
Robert House 4 leadership behaviors
directive, supportive, participative, achievent oriented
Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. Directive leader
lets subordinates know what’s expected of them, schedules work to be done, and gives specific guidance on how to accomplish tasks
Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. Supportive leader
shows concern for the needs of followers and is friendly
Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. participative leader
consults with group members and uses their suggestions before making a decision
Robert House 4 leadership behaviors. achievement oriented leader
sets challenging goals and expects followers to perform at their highest level
Leader-member exchange theory
leadership theory that says leaders create in groups and out groups and those in the in group will have higher performance ratings, less turnover, and greater job satisfaction
transactional leaders
leaders who primarily lead by using social exchanges (or transactions)
transformational leader
leaders who stimulate and inspire (transform) followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes
Charismatic leader
an enthusiastic, self-confident leader whose personality and actions influence people to behave in certain ways
visionary leadership
ability to create and articulate a realistic, credible, and attractive vision of the future that improves the present situation
five sources of leader power
legitimate power, coercive, reward, expert, and referent
five sources of leader power. legitimate
power because of a person’s position in the organization
five sources of leader power. coercive
power a leader has to punish or control
five sources of leader power. reward
power a leader has to give positiv erewards
five sources of leader power. expert power
power based on expertise, special skills, or knowledge
five sources of leader power. referent
power that arises because of a person’s desirable resources of personal traits
credibility
degree to which followers perceive someone as honest, competent, and able to inspire
trust
belief int he integrity, character, and ability of a leader
five dimensions that make up concept of trust
integrity, competence, consistency, loyalty, openeness
two dimensions of leader behavior?
initiating structure and consideration
leaders behavior has a dual nature or does two things?
a focus on the task and a focus on the people
fielders model attempted to do what? and what did he find?
define the best style of leadership to use in particular situations
- task oriented leaders performed best in very favorable and very unfavorable situations
- and relationship oriented leaders performed best in moderately favorable situations
hersey and blanchards situational leadership theory focus on what?
followers readiness
path goal mode developed by robert house identified what?
4 leadership behaviors
path goal theory essentially says what?
a leader should provide direction and support as need which means structure the path so the followers can achieve goals
team leader has four leader roles involved?
- liaison with external constituencies
- troubleshooter
- conflict manager
- coach
