Week 7 - Power and Humility

Question 1

power

Answer 1

the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events in a contested environment

Question 2

Power needs

Answer 2

Achievement - desire to excel and improve
Dominance - desire to influence and direct others
Affiliation: desire to interact socially and be accepted
Autonomy: desire for the self rather than others

Question 3

Influencing Tactics

Answer 3

Rational persuasion - convince a reason
Inspiration appeal - appeal to emotion to build enthusiasm
Consultation - get others to participate
Integration - get someone in a good mood before making a request
Personal appeals - relationships
Exchange
Coalition tactics - get others to support your effort
Pressure
Legitimating tactics - based on authority

Question 4

Humility and Hubris

Answer 4

Humility: the quality of being humble or having a lowly opinion of oneself opposite of pride or haughtiness
Hubris: presumption originally towards the gods, pride, excessive self confidence

Question 4

Humble leadership

Answer 4

Willingness to admit mistakes or lack of knowledge
Tendency to share credit for success
Appreciation for others contribution

Question 5

Model of humble leadership

Answer 5

Behaviours: admitting mistakes and limitations, modelling teachability, spotlighting follower strength and contribution
Contingencies
Leadership traits: competence and Sincerity
Context: threat or time pressure, learning culture, hierarchical adherence

Question 6

Humble leadership outcomes

Answer 6

Increased employee engagement trust collaboration
Leaders seen as approachable and open to feedback
Encourages culture of continuous improvement and adaptability