Leadership

Question 0

What are trait theories

Answer 0

Theories that consider personality, social, physical, or intellectual traits to differentiate leaders from nonleaders

Question 1

What is the difference between managers and leaders

Answer 1

Managers promote stability while leaders press for change
Leaders establish direction by developing a vision
Managers implement the vision
Managers also coordinate staff and handle day-to-day problems

Question 2

What are behavioral theories

Answer 2

Theories proposing that specific behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders
Ohio State University found two key dimensions of leader behavior: initiating structure, and consideration
University of Michigan also found two key behavior: employee oriented and production oriented

Question 3

What is the Fiedler contingency model

Answer 3

Effective group performance depends upon the proper match between the leader’s style and the degree to which the situation gives control to the leader
LPC questionnaire: good personal relations with coworkers versus productivity
Leadership style is fixed

Question 4

Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership

Answer 4

Focuses on readiness (The extent to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a task)
Effectiveness depends on the followers response to the leaders actions
As the child matures, the Adult releases more and more control over the situation

Question 5

Path goal leadership styles

Answer 5

Directive, supportive, participative, achievement oriented

Question 6

What are the characteristics of transactional leaders

Answer 6

Contingent reward: contracts exchange of rewards for effort
Management by exception (active): watches and searches for deviations from rules and standards, takes corrective action
Management by exception (passive): intervenes only if standards are not met
Laissez fair leader: abdicates responsibilities, avoids making decisions