Leadership

Question 1

Definition of Leadership

Answer 1

process of influencing the way others act, and perceive their environment through cooperation

Question 2

Leader Emergence

Answer 2

factors/characteristics lead to people being perceived as leaders

Question 3

Transformational leadership

Answer 3

~ Leaders who inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests and who are capable of having a profound and extraordinary effect on followers.

1. idealized influence
2. inspirational motivation
3. intellectual stimulation
4. individualized consideration

Question 4

Leader-member exchange (LMX)

Answer 4

leadership more about relationship development than behaviors and traits, and that leaders naturally form both high and low-quality relationships with employees

Question 5

How to develop trust

Answer 5

Integrity (make sure that your word is applied equally and openly and that you follow through)

Benevolence (treat people with dignity and respect, and actively demonstrate you care about their interests)

Ability (know what you’re talking about; if you don’t, know how to direct the person to someone who does have the knowledge)

Time (building trust takes time – one must show a real commitment to the above three)

Question 6

High LMX

Answer 6

The relation between the leader and employee is characterized by high levels of trust, mutual liking, professional respect, and mutual felt obligation not to let each other down.

Question 7

idealized influence

Answer 7

provides vision and sense of mission, instills pride, gains respect and trust

Question 8

inspirational motivation

Answer 8

communicates high expectations, uses symbols to focus efforts, and expresses important purposes in simple ways.

Question 9

intellectual stimulation

Answer 9

promotes intelligence, rationality, and careful problem solving.

Question 10

individualized consideration

Answer 10

gives personal attention, treats each employee individually, coaches, and advises.