Leadership

Question 1

Leaders vs Managers

Answer 1

Leaders: Have influence, create a vision to do the ‘right’ things
- Catalyst, prophet
Managers: Have authority, sets a measurable objective

Question 2

3 Functions of Leaders

Answer 2

1. Deciding an organization’s mission & how to accomplish it (Influence Strategy)
2. Generating support for the mission
3. Setting the tone within the organization

Question 3

3 Approaches to Leadership

Answer 3

1. Trait Theory
2. Behavioural Theories
3. Situational/Contingency Theories

Question 4

Trait Theory

Answer 4

• Assumes leaders are BORN, not made
• Focuses on the person, not the job
• Has a list of traits/characteristics

Question 5

Behavioral Theories

Answer 5

• Types of behaviors that leaders exhibit
• Looks at patterns of behavior
• Believes leaders can be trained (in their forms & style & relationships w/ others)

Question 6

Situational/Contingency Theories

Answer 6

The situation is important, no single style is appropriate in all situations

Question 7

Autocratic Style

Answer 7

Leader takes an authoritarian command-and-control approach
- limits employee participation

Question 8

Democratic Style

Answer 8

Leader involves employees in decision making
- delegates authority & provides feedback

Question 9

Laissez-Faire Style

Answer 9

Leader leaves all decision making & control to the group
- ‘non-leadership’

Question 10

TransACTIONAL Leadership

Answer 10

• Offers Contingent Rewards to appeal to employees (mutual dependance/exchange)
• Management by Exception

Question 11

Management by Exception

Answer 11

Degree to which leaders take corrective action on the basis of results of leader-follower transactions
- Leading to MEET expectations

Question 12

Active vs Passive Leaders

Answer 12

Active: Monitor follower behaviour, anticipate problems & take corrective actions before the behaviour creates serious problems

Passive: Wait unil behaviour has created problems before taking action

Question 13

TransFORMATIONAL Leadership

Answer 13

Generates a vision & appeals to higher ideals & values of followers
- Creates a feeling of justice, loyalty & trust
- Leading to EXCEED expectations

Question 14

Idealized Influence

Answer 14

The degree to which leaders behave in charismatic ways that cause followers to identify with them

Question 15

Inspirational Motivation:

Answer 15

The degree to which leaders articulate visions that are appealing to followers

Question 16

Intellectual Stimulation:

Answer 16

The degree to which leaders challenge assumptions, take risks and solicit followers’ ideas

Question 17

Individualized Consideration

Answer 17

The degree to which leaders attend to followers’ needs, act as mentors/ coaches and listen to followers’ concerns

Question 18

Situational Dimensions that Determine Leadership Effectiveness

Answer 18

1. Leader-Member Relations
2. Task Structure
3. Position Power

Question 19

Leadership Substitutes Theory

Answer 19

Characteristics of subordinates can enhance, neutralize or substitute some leadership behaviours
- Some subordinates can act as substitutes for directive leader behaviour