m4ch3 Flashcards
What is the definition of leadership?
process where an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal
What is leading versus managing?
managers “how to do it”, leaders inspire “what to do”
What are directive leadership behaviors?
clear formal authority, unstructured interesting tasks
What is supportive leadership behaviors?
simple/ predictable tasks, unclear formal authority
What is achievement-oriented leadership behaviors?
clear formal authority, unstructured complex tasks
What is participative leadership behaviors?
unstructured complex tasks, good or bad group cohesion
What is the trait approach?
identify personality characteristics or interpersonal attributes to differentiate leaders from followers
What traits have a small positive association with effective leader emergence?
intelligence/ emotional, communication skills, conscientiousness, open to experience, emotional stability, extroversion, and agreeableness
What is narcissism?
self-centered strong drive for personal power
What is Machiavellianism?
use of manipulation, puts results ahead of principals
What is psychopathy?
lack of concern for others/ no remorse or guilt
What is the difference between male vs female leaders?
men: task-oriented, autocratic/ directive style, effective
women: relationship-oriented, democratic style, ineffective
What is implicit leadership theory?
people have beliefs of what a leader should do for their followers
What is leadership prototype?
mental representation of the traits and behaviors possessed by leaders
What are the conclusions from trait theory?
can’t ignore implications of leadership, positive and “dark triad” suggest qualities you should avoid and not avoid, including personality, global mindset
What is the behavioral approach?
traits and interpersonal attributes are less amendable to change
What are the four categories of unique behaviors displayed by effective leaders?
task-oriented, relationship-oriented, passive, transformational
What is task-oriented behaviors?
transactional leadership and initiating structure
What is transactional leadership?
clarifying roles and requirements, contingent rewards and punishments
What is initiating structure?
organize to maximize productivity, moderately strong positive relationship with the leader’s effectiveness
What are the 2 relationship-oriented behaviors?
empowerment and consideration
What is empowerment?
giving every employee the power to make decisions no matter their level
What is consideration?
create mutual respect and trust, promote social interaction
What is servant leadership?
service to others over self-service
