Leadership and management Flashcards
Define leadership?
Is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision ir set of goals.
What is the distinction from leadership vs manager
- leaders are more concerned about the long term startegic vision.
- managers are occupied with operational, day to day activities
Great man theory
The Great Man Theory is a historical perspective from the 1840s that suggests the destiny of organizations and societies is determined by a few powerful, influential individuals, often male. These leaders were believed to possess innate, extraordinary traits that set them apart, enabling them to shape history through their decisions and actions.
However this theory is not supported
Context-fitting (contingency theories of leadership)
This theory is not about possessing universal traits or behaviors but rather about how well a leader’s style fits the specific context or situation. These theories emphasize that leadership effectiveness depends on variables like the nature of the task, the leader-follower relationship, and the organizational environment.
Contingency theory of leadership exampkles
- fiedlers contigency model and path goal theory
LMX( LEADER-MEMBER EXCHANGE)
This theory emphasizes the quality of the relationship.
- Dyadic: Each leader has a unique relationship with each team member, ranging from strong and supportive to strictly formal and basic.
- social exchange basis: this is rooted in the social exchange theory; suggests that people invest more effort in relationships they percieve as rewarding and avoid relationships seen as costly or unproductive.
-Impact on outcomes: High quality lmx, often leads to better job satsfaction, commitment and performance, while low quality relationships can cause dissatisfaction and disengagement.
What are the 3 types of authority ( Weber)
- Charismatic
-traditional
-legal-rational
What does a charismatic leader do?
inspire trust in their followers, motives others through their passion, vision and strong emotional connection.
What does a traditional leader does?
A traditional leader follows established norms, values, and structures, maintaining authority and decision-making within established hierarchies. They focus on stability, consistency, and the continuation of established practices
What is legal rationality?
refers to decision-making based on established laws, rules, and logical reasoning rather than personal feelings, traditions, or arbitrary choices. It emphasizes consistency, predictability, and fairness in applying legal principles and procedures.
Process theories of motivation- Equity theory?
Equity Theory says people are motivated by fairness. They compare their work and rewards to others, and if they feel unfairly treated, they may become demotivated and change their behavior to restore balance.
