LEADERSHIP Flashcards
involves influencing the attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and feelings of other people
leadership
An organization assigns the role of leader (e.g., manager or supervisor) to a person
formal leader
Developed through interaction with colleagues (e.g., asking for guidance)
informal leader
the extent to which one person
can influence another to do something
power
based on the
knowledge and expertise that
the supervisor has
expert power
the extent to which the subordinate likes and identifies with the supervisor.
referent power
the power inherent in a supervisor’s job title
legitimate power
the ability of the supervisor to reward subordinates
reward power
the ability of the supervisor to punish subordinates
coercive power
the process by which people
gain and protect their power within the organization
political action
involves
controlling and influencing important decisions
in the organization, such as the allocation of
resources.
Controlling Decision Processes
means entering into
agreements with others to support your position
in return for your support of the others’ position.
Forming Coalitions
involves trying to diffuse another
faction’s opposition by allowing its members to
participate in the decision
co-opting
he extent to which a person is
able to influence others to engage in behavior that is beneficial to that person or to the organization
political skill
the ability to
understand people and social situations.
social astuteness
the skill of convincing other people to engage in the behavior desired or to accept a particular position.
Interpersonal Influence
involves developing relationships with a wide range of individuals and managing those relationships to accomplish objectives
Networking Ability
the skill of appearing to be or really being honest, open, and trustworthy.
Apparent Sincerity
Refers to the unique traits or characteristics of
individuals who became leaders
leadership emergence
Are also known as Theory Y Leaders
Person Oriented Leaders
Are also known as Theory X Leaders
Task Oriented Leaders
High in consideration, acts in a warm and supportive manner, by showing concerns for their subordinates
Person Oriented Leaders