Vocab Final Flashcards
Expectancy theory
The theory that people will be motivated to the extent to which they believe that their efforts will lead to good performance, that good performance will be rewarded, and that they will be offered attractive rewards
Reinforcement theory
The theory that behavior is a function of its consequences, that behaviors followed by positive consequences for occur more frequently, and that behaviors followed by negative consequences, or not followed by positive consequences, will occur less frequently.
Goal acceptance
The extent to which people consciously understand and agree to go
Goal specificity
The extent to which goals are detailed, exact, and unambiguous
Goal setting theory
The theory that people will be motivated to the extent to which they except specific, challenging goals and receive feedback that indicates their progress towards goal achievement
Trait theory
A leadership theory that holds that effective leaders possess a similar set of traits or characteristics
Initiating structure
The degree to which a leader structures the rules of followers by setting goals, giving directions, setting deadlines, and assigning task.
Consideration
The extent to which a leader is friendly, approachable, and supportive and shows concern for employees
Intrinsic reward
A natural reward associated with performing a task or activity for its own sake
Directive leadership
A leadership style in which the leaders but employees know precisely what is elected of them, give them specific guidelines for performing tasks, schedules works, set standards of performance, and make sure that people follow standard rules and regulations.
Achievement oriented leadership
A leadership style in which the leader sets challenging goals, and I expectations of employees, and displays confidence that employs all assume responsibility and put forth an extraordinary efforts
Normative decision theory
A theory that suggests how leaders can determine an appropriate amount of employee participation when making decisions
Visionary leadership
Leadership that creates a positive image of the feature that motivates organizational members and provides direction for future planning and goalsetting
Transactional leadership
Leadership based on an exchange process in which followers are rewarded for good performance and punished for poor performance
Selective perception
The tendency to notice and except objects and information consistent with our values, beliefs, and expectations, while ignoring or screening out inconsistent information.
Attribution theory
The theory that we all have a basic need to understand and explain the cause of other people’s behavior
Defensive bias
The tendency for people to perceive themselves as personally and situational similar to someone who is having difficulty were trouble
Self-serving bias
The tendency to overestimate higher value by attributing successes to ourselves and attributing failures to others or the environment
