Leading Flashcards
a theory based on leader traits or personal characteristics that differentiate leaders from followers
Trait Theory
theory that focuses on the behavior, action, conduct, demeanor, or deportment of a leader instead of his or her personality traits.
Behavioral Theory
situational leadership theory proposed by Fred Fiedler, an organizational behaviour scholar.
Fiedler model
based on the assumption that the leader’s effectiveness is contigent or dependent on the extent to which a leader’s style is fitted to actual situations in the organization’s internal and external environment.
Fiedler Model
theory proposed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard.
Hersey-Blanchard Model
theory focused on subordinates’ readiness or extent to which the said subordinates have the ability and willingness or accomplish a specific work assignment.
Hersey-Blanchard Model
a theory developed by Robert House which states that the leader’s task is to lead his other followers or subordinates in achieving their goals by providing them direction needed in order to ensure compatibility of these said goals with the organization’s goals.
Path-Goal Theory
leadership behavior where the leader gives specific guidelines to followers so that task accomplishment would be easier;
Directive Leadership
leadership behavior where the leader shows concern and friendliness to subordinates
Supportive Leadership
leadership behavior where the leader asks for suggestions from followers before decision-making;
Participative Leadership
leadership behavior where the leader sets the goals that subordinates must try to achieve.
Achievement-oriented Leadership
communication flows according to the usual formal chain of command, downward and upward.
Chain Network
communication flows between a leader and other members of their group/team.
Wheel Network
(communication network) communication flows between a leader and other members of their group/team.
Wheel Network
communication flows freely among all members of a team.
All-channel Network