MGMT Ch. 12 Flashcards
Trait Theories - Definitions
focus on personal qualities and characteristics
Big Five Personality
Trait Theories - Limitations
There are more than 80 traits, but only 4 or 5 are common.
Behavioral Theories - Definitions
Train people to be leaders
Behavioral Theories - Limitations
Initiation and Consideration are important, but usually not in the same person.
Contingency Theories (know what they are as distinct from trait and behavioral)
effective group performance depends on the proper match between the leader’s style and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control
Charismatic Leadership - Concept
Followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors
Charismatic Leadership - Key Characteristics
Vision and Articulation
Personal Risk
Sensitivity to follower needs
Unconventional behavior.
Transformational Leadership
Leaders who inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests and who are capable of having a profound and extraordinary effect on followers
Transactional Leadership
Leaders who guide or motivate their followers in the direction of established goals by clarifying role and task requirements.
Ethics
Set high moral standard and avoid abusing power of leadership
Leadership
effective leaders will learn to modify their behaviors based on the situation and on characteristics of their followers
Social Leadership
show leadership on social issues
Manager
not necessary leaders
Leader
can be born with or learn how to demonstrate leadership
Mentoring
a senior employee or sponsors and supports a less-experienced employee
