leadership and trust Flashcards
1
Q
what is a leader?
A
someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority
2
Q
what is leadership?
A
the process of leading a group and influencing that group to achieve its goals
3
Q
what seven traits do leaders have?
A
- drive
- desire to lead
- honesty and integrity
- self confidence
- intelligence
- job relevant knowledge
- extraversion
4
Q
Path-goal theory- four leadership behaviours
A
- directive leader
- supportive leader
- participative leader
- achievement- orientated leader
5
Q
leader- member exchange theory
A
leaders create in froups and out groups and those in the in group with have higher performance ratings, less turnover, and greater job satisfaction.
6
Q
transactional leader
A
leaders who lead primarily by using social exchanges (or transactions)
7
Q
Transformational leaders
A
leaders who stimulate and inspire (transform) followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes
8
Q
what can leaders do to manage for sustainability?
A
- empower them selves to lead change
- be aware of their interactions
- develop creative tension
- be aware of social change dynamics
- create diverse conversations
- understand interrelations between people
- continually learn and update plans
9
Q
team leader roles
A
- coaches
- liaisons with external constituents
- trouble-shooters
- conflict managers
10
Q
what are the contemporary issues?
A
- employee empowerment
- national culture
- emotional intelligence
