Leadership Flashcards
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What are the components in Leadership?
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- Influence : using power to affect others
- Process : Two-way interactive process
- Group : operating in a group of people
- Common Goal achievement : Directing a group of people toward the achievement of something together
2
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What does assigned leadership mean ?
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- Leadership based on occupying a position within an organization
E.g. - Team leaders
- Plant managers
- Department heads
- Directors
3
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What does an Emergent leadership mean ?
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- An individual perceived by others as the most influential member of a group or organization regardless of the individual’s title
- Emerges over time
- Affected by personality and gender
4
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In leadership theories , what’s the traits approach ?
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- ” Great Man” Theory : Leaders are born
- Effective leaders possess innate qualities and personal characteristics that enable them to influence others
- Psychological characteristics
- Intellectual traits
- Physical traits
- Demographic characteristics
5
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In leadership theories , what are behavioural theories/approach ?
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- the thought that “what one does” makes one a leader
- effective leaders exhibit the same types of behaviours that motivate others toward a common goal
6
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What are the two major behavioural dimensions ?
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- Task behaviours
- Initiating structure or Production Orientation
- Facilitate goal accomplishment
- Help group members achieve objectives
- Relationship Behaviours
- AKA consideration or Employee orientation
- Help followers feel comfortable with themselves , each other
- Nurture followers : Build respect , trust and liking between leaders & followers
7
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What is the historical gender bias ?
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- There is a thought that leaders are tall , muscular , athletic , aggressive and assertive .
- In Canada , only 37 women occupy top executive offices of Canada’s 1000 largest publicly traded companies
8
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What are some barriers that exist preventing women leaders ?
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- Lack of negotiation for self promotion
- Lack of networking and mentors
- Problems of access to key positions
- Difficulty balancing work/life
- Cultures that “ don’t take risks with women “
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In leadership theories , what are contingency or situational approach ?
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- This is the thought that there is no one best way to lead
- Effective leadership depends on the setting in which influence attempts occur :
- Preferred leadership style
- Characteristics of subordinates
- Characteristics of situation
10
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- What is the path goal theory ?
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- the thought that subordinates are given goals , and during their path to the goal , they can face obstacles and it is the leaders responsibilities to assist them in attaining their goals by removing the obstacles or clearing the paths to various goals of interest to employees
- doing this will increase subordinates expectation of completing their task and increase motivation and job satisfaction
11
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What are the 4 different leader behaviours ?
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- Directive
- Supportive
- Participative
- Achievement oriented
12
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What is directive leadership?
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- Leader who gives followers task instruction including ;
- what is expected of them
- How task is to be done
- Timeline for tasks completion
13
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What is supportive leadership ?
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- Leader who is friendly and approachable :
- Attending to well being & human needs of followers
- Using supportive behaviour to make work environment pleasant
- Treating followers as equals & giving them respect for their status
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What is Participative leadership ?
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- Leader who invites followers to share in the decision making :
- Consults with followers
- Seeks their ideas & opinions
- Integrates their input into group/organizational decisions
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What is Achievement oriented leadership ?
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- Leader who challenges to perform work at the highest level possible
- establishes a high standard of excellence for followers
- Seeks continuous improvement
- Demonstrates a high degree of confidence in followers’s ability to establish & achieve challenging goals
