Glossary Section 5 - Leadership and Influence Flashcards
leadership:
the ability to inspire, guide, and influence others toward achieving a common goal or vision
followers:
people who support, engage with, and contribute to a leader’s vision, often by actively participating in and executing tasks to reach shared objectives
locus of control
a psychological concept that describes an individual’s belief about the extent to which they have control over events affecting them; an internal locus suggests control through personal actions, while an external locus attributes outcomes to external forces
consideration:
a leadership behavior that emphasizes showing respect, building relationships supporting team members’ well-being, creating a positive and inclusive work environment
initiating:
a leadership behavior focused on defining tasks, setting goals, and establishing clear roles and expectations to enhance productivity and ensure effective task completion
job-centered behavior:
a leadership style that prioritizes tasks, productivity and meeting organizational goals, often focusing on efficiency structure and performance standards over personal needs
power:
the ability to influence or control the actions and decisions of others to achieve specific goals or outcomes
rational persuasion:
a tactic of influence where logical arguments and factual evidence are used to convince others of a particular idea or course of action
inspirational appeals:
a method of influence that seeks to elicit enthusiasm or emotional commitment by appealing to others’ values, ideals, or aspirations
employee-member-centered behavior
a leadership style that emphasizes the needs, personal development, and well-being of team members, aiming to foster a supportive, collaborative, and motivating work environment
design thinking:
a problem-solving approach that emphasizes understanding users’ needs, generating creative solutions, and iteratively testing and refining ideas to develop effective, innovative products or services.
leadership style:
the approach a leader takes to guide, motivate, and manage their team
task-oriented approach:
focuses on completing tasks efficiently, with leaders emphasizing structure, goals, and deadlines
people-centered approach:
focuses on building relationships, supporting team members, and fostering collaboration
autocratic leadership:
a style where the leader makes decisions independently with little to no input from others, emphasizing control and efficiency, but can lead to diminished employee morale and creativity
participative leadership:
a style where leaders seek input from team members and encourage collaboration and shared decision-making, but can lead to slower processes and potential conflict if consensus is not reached
laissez-faire leadership:
a style that provides minimal direction, allowing team members significant autonomy, but can lead to lack of accountability and direction when not managed properly
transactional leadership:
based on exchanges, where leaders provide rewards or punishments based on followers’ performance
transformational leadership:
inspires and motivates followers to exceed expectations by focusing on vision, innovation, and personal growth
situational theory of leadership:
suggest that effective leadership depends on adapting one’s style to the specific situation and the needs of followers
follower maturity:
refers to the ability and willingness of followers to take responsibility and perform tasks independently
