The basics of leadership
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Within the following definition of leadership, what is the item stands out the most: "leadership is the process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives"?
What is 'implicit leadership theories'?
What are some commen implicit leadership categories that people hold?
- dedication
- charisma
- intelligence
- strength
- attractiveness
- masculinity
- tyranny
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What 5 implicit leadership categories are positively correlated to effective (transformational) leadership?
- dedication
- charisma
- intelligence
- strength
What is the great mans theories about?
What is a common mistake when looking at leadership through the lens of the great mans theorie?
Can you give some examples of people who have been depicted in biographies, through the 'great man' theorie?
What personality traits are positively related to leadership emergence?
Openness
Conscientiousness
What personality traits are positively related to leadership effectiveness?
Openness
Agreeabelsness
Conscientiousness
Can you name 4 influential leadership theories?
The trait approach
The behavioral approach
The contingency approach
What are 3 new and emerging leadership theories?
Transformational leadership
Authentic leadership
Into what 2 broad behaviors can the behavioral leadership approach be divided?
2. Consideration/relation oriented (follower satisfaction, motivation, leadership effectiveness)
What is the leadership in behavioral leadership called when looking at the managerial grid, with the combination of low consideration orientation and high task orientation?
What is the leadership in behavioral leadership called when looking at the managerial grid, with the combination of high consideration orientation and low task orientation?
What is the leadership in behavioral leadership called when looking at the managerial grid, with the combination of high consideration orientation and high task orientation?
What is an important aspect that is overlooked within the behavioral leadership theorie?
The contingency leadership approach, or contingency theory of leadership, is a theory that states there is no single "best" leadership style; instead, effective leadership depends on situational factors - what 3 factors were discussed in class?
- Leadership position power
- Quality of leader-member relations
The contingency leadership approach, or contingency theory of leadership, is a theory that states there is no single "best" leadership style; instead, effective leadership depends on situational factors - in what situation is the task oriented leadership preferred and in what situation the relation-oriented leadership?
Relation-oriented: preferred at moderate levels of situational favorability
What is the Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory about?
What can you say about in-group members when looking at leadership through the LMX lens?
What can you say about out-group members when looking at leadership through the LMX lens?
How is transformational leadership defined?
What are the four characteristics of transformational leadership?
- inspirational motivation: communicating an appealing vision and using symbols to focus subordinate effort
- intellectual stimulation: behavior that influences followers to view problems from a new perspective and look for more creative solutions
- individualized consideration: providing support, encouragement, and coaching to followers
What are the five components of the full-range theory of leadership?
2. Contingent reward
3. Active management by exception
4. Passive management by exception
5. Laissez faire
How is authentic leadership defined?
What are the four dimensions of authentic leadership?
Relational transparency: presenting one's authentic self
Balanced processing: showing that you objectively analyzed all relevant data before making a decision
Internalized moral perspective: self-regulation that is guided by internal moral standards and values vs group, organizational and societal pressures
How is charismatic leadership defined?
What are the characteristics of a charismatic leader?
Personal risk
Sensitive to followers' needs
Unconventional behavior
Communication
In what to domeins could charismatic leadership be divided?
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