SUPPLEMENTARY LESSONS Flashcards
Path–Goal Theory (Robert House)
a leader can adopt one of four behavioral leadership styles to handle each situation: supportive, instrumental, participative, or achievement-oriented
Achievement-oriented
sets challenging goals and rewards increases in performance. This style is effective when team members are competent and motivated.
Supportive
shows concern for employees. This style is beneficial in stressful or monotonous tasks
Instrumental
calls for planning, organizing, and controlling employee activities. This style is helpful when tasks are ambiguous or complex.
Participative
shares information with employees; involves them in decision making. This style fosters motivation and satisfaction, particularly in highly skilled teams.
IMPACT theory
- was developed by Geier, Downey, and Johnson, who believed that each leader has one of six behavioral styles. Each style is effective in only a particular situation (organizational climate)
- informational, magnetic, position, affiliation, coercive, tactical
informational style
Climate of Ignorance: if a car containing four professors and a mechanic broke down on the side of the road, the mechanic becomes the leader.
Magnetic - Despair
leading through energy and optimism when people are in despair
Position - Instability
leading by the power inherent in their position which is effective during corporate mergers, particularly when people are not sure what actions to take
Affiliation - Anxiety
leading by liking and caring about others are effective when worry predominates)
Coercive - Crisis
leading by controlling reward and punishment to compel an employee to do their job, effective in military
Tactical - Disorganization
leading by strategy to organize a group, especially when all members are knowledgeable
