Leadership ch 15

Question 1

components of leadership process

Answer 1

1. Leader- takes charge and guides the performance or activity
2. Follower- performs under the guidance and instructions of the leader
3. Context- situation surrounding a leader-follower relationship
4. Process- reflects that which is embedded in the act of leadership
5. Outcome- outcome includes anything arising from interplay between the leader, follower, and context

Question 2

Trait Approach

Answer 2

one of the first systematic
attempts to study leadership

Question 3

“Great Man” Theories (early 1900s)

Answer 3

Focused on identifying innate qualities and characteristics possessed by great social, political, & military leaders

Question 4

5 factor personality model and leadership

Answer 4

1. extroversion
2. conscientiousness
3. openness
4. agreeableness
5. Low neuroticism