Week 7 Flashcards
1
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leadership vs management
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- leadership is sexy, management not so much
2
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trait theories
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- linked to “great man” theory - some people are born with traits that make them great leaders
- theories that consider personality, social, physical, or intellectual traits to differentiate leaders from non-leaders
3
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leadership traits
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- extraversion
- conscientiousness
- oppenness
- emotional intelligence
4
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extraversion
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- outgoing people tend to become leaders
5
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conscientiousness
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- discipline and keeping commitments
6
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openness
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- creative and flexibile
7
Q
behavioural theories
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- leadership isn’t a “trait” but a “behaviour”
8
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Ohio State University (1945) Behavioural Theory
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- two key dimensions of leader behaviour
1) initiating structure: the defining and structuring of roles
2) consideration: job relationships that reflect trust and respect
9
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University of Michigan (1950) Behavioural Theory
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- Also two key dimensions of leader behaviour
1) employee orientated: emphasizes interpersonal relationships and is the most powerful dimension
2) production-orientated: emphasizes the technical aspects of the job
10
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effective leaders show concern for
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- the task AND the people they lead
11
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contigency theories stress
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- the importance of considering the context when examining leadership
12
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Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Theory
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- a model that focuses on follower “readiness”
- followers can accept or reject the leader
- effectiveness depends on the follower’s response to the leader’s actions
- readiness is the extend to which people have the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task
13
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Path-Goal Theory (Robert House)
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- a leader’s goal is to provide followers with information, support, and resources to achieve their goals
- guidelines to be effective: determine the outcomes subordinates want, reward individuals with their desired outcomes when the perform well, be clear with expectations
14
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Key concepts of path-goal theory
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- consider the following - some followers need support/guidance (too much can be micro-management)
- consider the environment - some followers need roadblocks removed
15
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Four leadership behaviours (Path-goal theory)
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- directive
- supportive
- participative
- achievement orientated