Full Range Leadership Development (FRLD) Flashcards
Trait Theory
State one’s leadership effectiveness is based on their intelligence, self-confidence, and integrity.
Psychodynamic Theory
This argues that followers and leaders are drawn to their roles, and achieve success in those roles by virtue of personality types.
Skills Theory
Focuses on leaders who are emotionally intelligent and can solve problems successfully
Style Theory
This concentrates on 2 types of leaderships: Task or production and people or relationship-oriented leadership
Situational Leadership Theory
Identifies 4 styles a leader uses that are based on the subordinate’s development level & the situation (task) at hand.
Contingency Theory
States that leaders are moved into and out of various situations based on the leader-follower relationship, the leader’s position power, and the task structure
Path-Goal Theory
This theory views leaders as trailblazers, creating conditions for subordinate success
Leadership-Member Theory
It emphasized that leaders must develop specialized, individual relationships with their followers.
Authentic Leadership Theory
States effective leaders are to to themselves and others and adhere to strong morals and values
Full Range Leadership Development
Leadership training system that suggests leaders perform throughout a gamut of active and passive leadership behaviors
Laissez-Faire
Leaders who are usually absent from their duties, considered lazy, and have poor relationships with their subordinates
Management by Exception-Passive
Behavior where leaders hold followers accountable when standards are not met or when things go wrong
Management by Exception-Active
Followers appreciate this behavior as it reduced uncertainties regarding their purpose
Transactional Leadership
Leadership behavior where a reward is provided for positive behavior
Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Theory
Theory that considers a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior
McClelland’s Needs Theory
Theory that identifies 3 essential requirements a person must satisfy to be motivated
Intrinsic Motivation
Refers to a person and their response to fun or challenges associated with a task rather than receiving external rewards
Extrinsic Motivation
Refers to a person’s desire to achieve, receive, or avoid some result for his/her behavior
Contemporary Motivation
Where a person’s motivation and productivity determine their level of commitment
Membership Level
Members at this level only work to meet the minimum acceptable standards
Transformational Leadership
This is hte most active and effective form of leadership behavior. This style promotes positive and meaningful changes in followers by acting as a coach and mentor
Involvement Level
This is the highest level of commitment where members feel their personal needs are met
System Level Rewards
What an organization provides such as pay, training, and medical benefits
Supervisory Rewards
Includes praise, time-off, bonus pay, and special assignments for personnel who go above and beyond the standard
Personal Rewards
Like intrinsic motivation, these come from a personal satisfaction by completing tasks one enjoys
Performance Level
When person’s basic needs are still being satisfied, they tend to be more involved in the work center and contribute as long a leadership recognizes their contributions
