Full-Range Leadership Flashcards
What are the characteristics of laissez-faire leadership?
-absence of leadership
-avoid making decisions
-abdicates responsibility
-avoids taking a stand on issues
-does not develop followers
What types of leadership are categorized as Transactional Leadership?
-Contingent Reward
-Management by Exception
(MBE-Active and MBE-Passive)
What are the characteristics of the Contingent Reward style of leadership?
-reward for performance
-requires active management, clear expectations, and consistency
-must understand subordinates’ motivation for rewards to have an impact
-can increase trust and commitment from followers
What are the characteristics of the MBE-A style of leadership?
-responds to deviations in standards as soon as possible
-leader constantly monitors performance
-detailed instruction
-focus on mistakes/failures
-little tolerance for deviation from the standard
What are the characteristics of the MBE-P style of leadership?
-responds to deviations in standards only when necessary
-reactive since there is no monitoring of performance
-not advisable for high risk environments
What styles of leadership are categorized as Transformational Leadership?
-Idealized Influence
-Inspirational Motivation
-Intellectual Stimulation
-Individual Consideration
What are the characteristics of the Idealized Influence style of leadership?
-role model (“walking the talk”)
-respected/admired
-high ethical standards
-strong sense of purpose
-puts group interests ahead of self
-embodies core values and virtues
What are the characteristics of the Inspirational Motivation style of leadership?
-motivates and inspires
-articulates a vision
-subordinates willing to give extra effort if they understand the “why”
-vision creates a positive environment allowing confidence and fulfilling the need for belonging to a group
-can motivate subordinates to achieve things beyond what they thought was possible
What are the characteristics of the Intellectual Stimulation style of leadership?
-thinks “outside the box”
-reframes old problems
-innovative
What are the characteristics of the Individual Consideration style of leadership?
-coaching mentor
-active listener
-values diversity
