Leadership Flashcards
Leadership
An interactive process that provides guidance and direction
What are the 3 dynamic elements of leadership?
- Leader
- Follower
- Situation
Formal Leadership is based on…
Designated position
Informal Leadership is based on…
- capabilities and actions
- experience and knowledge
- someone who everyone goes to for advice
Autocratic Leader
- makes all decisions
- task-focused
- distances themselves from followers
- uses a system of punishments and rewards
- useful in emergencies when a quick decision needs to be made
Democratic Leader
- encourage participation in decision-making
- useful when followers are experienced and committed to the goal
Lassiez-Faire Leader
- distance themselves from followers until there is a crisis
- useful with highly experienced workers
Transactional Leader
- task-oriented
- aims to satisfy self-interests of self and workers
- reward and correct if/when necessary
Transformational Leader
- uses a process that changes individuals
- motivational
- long-term focus
- aims to develop followers
Shared Leadership Style
- multiple people lead the group and one another to achieve the goal
- useful when working in a team
- useful with professionals
- highly interactive
Leadership Behaviors
- Socio-economical (consideration)
2. Task Leadership (initiating structure)
Socio-Economical (consideration) Leadership Style
Leader shows concern, respect, and appreciation for workers
Task Leadership (initiating structure) Style
Leader focuses on work structure
Attributes of a Leader
- Followers
- Vision
- Communication
- Decision-Making
- Change
- Social Power
Social Power: coercive
force; threat of punishment
Social Power: legitimate
recognition that formal leaders have power over others
Social Power: referent
followers identify/want to be like a person because of who they are
Social Power: reward
incentive to listen to leader; power is stronger if the follower likes the leader
Social Power: expert
leader is the most knowledgable or skilled
Social Power: informational
leaders ability to use clear, logical, and rational communication
Leadership requires a balance of…
- decision making
- social power
- communication
Great Man/Trait Theory
born to be a leader and then selected
Behavioral Leadership Theory
aims to change behaviors, but also cares for followers
Situational and Contingency Theory
leadership style varies from situation to situation
Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Theory
individuals inspire, influence, and charm
have high expectations
Complexity Science and Leadership Theory
interdisciplinary; takes many things into account
What is the difference between leadership and management?
- Leadership refers to a person’s ability to influence others to achieve a specified goal.
- Management refers to a person’s ability to organize and use resources
- Two main differences: setting the vision & developing people
Vision Statement
- description of where a company or individual wants to be in the future
- explains what the person/business wants to get done
What is the goal of a vision statement?
motivate followers
