Introduction to Leadership Flashcards
What is leadership according to Donald H McGannon?
Leadership is action, not position.
Who defined a leader as someone who has followers?
Peter Drucker
According to Harry S. Truman, what is a leader’s role?
A leader is someone who can persuade people to do what they don’t want to do.
What is the main idea expressed by Rosalyn Carter regarding leadership?
A great leader takes people where they ought to go, not necessarily where they want to go.
What is the first responsibility of a leader according to Max DePree?
To define reality.
What does Robert Townsend suggest is a sign of effective leadership?
If people come to work excited and make mistakes freely.
What is the Great Man Theory?
A belief that leaders are born with innate traits and characteristics.
What is Warren Bennis’s stance on the concept of leaders being born?
He believes leaders are made, not born.
What does the phrase ‘Good Leadership is all Common Sense’ imply?
Effective leadership must be more than just common sense.
What does the ‘School of Hard Knocks’ suggest about learning leadership?
Leadership can only be acquired through actual experience.
What does the compromise theory of leadership state?
Both inherited and learned factors play a role in developing leadership skills.
How is leadership characterized as an art?
It refers to applying principles in a flexible and creative manner.
What does the science aspect of leadership involve?
The use of systematic approaches and models.
Is charisma essential for effective leadership?
No, being charismatic is not essential.
What distinguishes management from leadership?
Management is about maintaining the status quo; leadership involves change.
What is the focus of management according to the definitions provided?
The attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner.
According to Peter Drucker, what is the difference between management and leadership?
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.
What does the Trait Theory suggest about leaders?
Leaders possess certain traits critical for effective leadership.
What is the main idea of Contingency Theory?
Best leadership practices depend on the context in which a leader operates.
What does the Transactional Leadership Theory focus on?
Exchanges between leaders and followers, with clear expectations set.
What is Participative Leadership Theory also known as?
Democratic leadership.
What does the Behavioral Theory focus on?
It looks at leaders’ behaviors rather than their traits.
What is the Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX) centered on?
The relationships and interactions between leaders and followers.
What is the focus of Transformational Leadership Theory?
Inspiring and motivating followers to exceed their own self-interests.
